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.

immediately took two steps back. "Mr.

so close? And

care about how this

contemplative, and carried an air of deliberate purpose. Gavin's eyes locked onto hers, his voice calm yet commanding. "I'm standing right in front of you, and you're lost in thought. What's on your

resisting the urge to roll her

because he was standing there? Did

an arrogant,

dislike for

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

find a topic and steer the

piercing gaze remained fixed on her, his

deliberately avoiding me. Wel.ne

heart skipped a beat. How was

masking her disinterest, yet

afford. Keeping her composure, Jolie let out a soft laugh. "Mr. Cooper, you're mistaken. I'm not avoiding you."

him. Jolie couldn't tell

as she tried

hit like

smile on Jolie's face

Last time.

let it go, and assumed he

was, still holding