After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 1042

"Got too much free time on your hands?" Gavin's cold gaze fixed on Gernard.

Unbothered, Gernard strolled over and patted his brother's shoulder, grinning. "So, what's your plan now? I got a little bored and did some digging on the Quin family. Guess what? Turns out they're Selena's birth family. She left them ages ago to make it on her own, but the girl you were with? That's Jolie Quin, the pampered princess of the family."

With a knowing smirk, Gernard added, "Brother, I couldn't help but notice Jolie and Selena do look a bit alike. Could that be why you...?"

"Get lost," Gavin cut him off, not in the mood for Gernard's teasing. He brushed past him, heading downstairs.

Of course, that only fueled Gernard's enthusiasm. "Hey, don't walk away! I haven't finished my gossip yet!" he called after him, but the conversation came to an abrupt end as they reached the main floor, where the guests were still gathered for the celebration.

...

Aveline noticed Selena seemed a bit distracted and asked, "What's on your mind?"

Selena blinked, coming back to the moment, and glanced at her before replying after a brief pause, "Jolie is here too."

with the name at

sigh, Selena clarified, "My

the favored child.

head. "No, I think the Quins were invited because they've made some achievements in Larbor City. The Coopers

plan to do?" Aveline pressed

again. "I don't plan on doing anything. That's not my family,

about her connection to the Quin family. To

and then said, "Just follow what feels right for

her hands absently playing with Pax and Joyet was clear she was distracted, but Aveline couldn't tell if it was because of Jolie

...

room, glancing around briefly but noticing Gavin was nowhere to be seen. Shrugging, she didn't dwell on it and headed outside. She had delivered her gift; it was time to leave. However, as soon as

Jolie teased with a smirk as

Seeing that Jolie seemed fine, she replied dryly, "Don't flatter yourself. I'm just out for

I'm heading out," Jolie said

she paused and added, "You should come home sometime. Mom and Dad miss

bitter laugh escaping her lips as she spun on her heel and walked away the tension clear in every step. Her