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

Chapter 1068

Jolie didn't like the way Gavin's gaze lingered on her.

It was heavy, oppressive, and carried an intensity that made her inexplicably tense and uneasy.

"Mr. Cooper, aren't you busy these days?" she asked, attempting to shift the atmosphere.

""Not too busy," he replied, his tone flat and indifferent.

Jolie was speechless.

How could someone be so adept at killing a conversation?

Still, for the Quin family, he was a distinguished guest. She couldn't afford to appear impolite or neglectful, or her parents would never let her hear the end of it. Being grounded would be the least of her worries. Yet, she didn't want to engage with Gavin more than necessary.

For one, she didn't like him. He was rigid, dull, and utterly devoid of emotional value.

And for another, she refused to play into Daisy's obvious plans. It was clear that her parents wanted her entangled with Gavin, but she had no intention of letting that happen.

Caught in the push and pull of these conflicting feelings, Jolie found herself staring blankly at her wine glass, lost in thought.

She didn't even notice when Gavin moved closer, until suddenly, her chin was tilted upward by the light press of his fingers.

Startled, Jolie snapped out of her daze. Her eyes flashed with confusion before the situation fully registered.

back.

suddenly gotten so close? And what was with this

about how this

almost contemplative, and carried an air of deliberate purpose. Gavin's eyes locked onto hers, his voice calm

resisting the urge to roll her eyes

couldn't she think about something else just because he was standing there? Did he really expect her entire focus to be on

an arrogant,

dislike for

she replied, "Apologies, did you say something? I was

find a topic and steer the

Gavin didn't let up. His piercing gaze remained fixed on her, his voice dipping slightly.

deliberately avoiding me. Wel.ne

beat. How was he so

careful, masking her disinterest, yet he

that wasn't a risk she could afford. Keeping her composure, Jolie let out a soft laugh. "Mr. Cooper, you're mistaken. I'm

as if the conversation no longer interested him. Jolie couldn't tell what he was thinking or feeling,

tried to decipher his intentions. "When are you

sudden statement hit

Jolie's face froze

Last time.

he'd let it go, and assumed he wouldn't bring

was, still holding on to