After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "You've got the leverage to do it."

Oh...

Jolie's heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm.

What was this feeling?

It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldn't ignore.

For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion.

A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?"

Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?"

Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness.

Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy.

out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after everything that had

little she'd

without pushing her, grabbing his jacket

of leaving for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building in her chest. Her phone suddenly buzzed, pulling her from her thoughts. She glanced at

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

are you?"

out having

wanted to check when you're

brief pause before Selena asked, "What plan did you come up

the tall man beside her and said,

talking about,"

Jolie felt their bond growing closer through the banter. She decided to

breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With him around, everything will be fine. Anyway, I'm about to leave

When?" Jolie asked

next couple

were more time, she would've loved to see her sister

I'll visit you in Cloudflare City. I've never been there before," Jolie said,