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

Why was he wasting time with all these talks? Wouldn't it be better to get straight to the point?

Gavin easily read the impatience in her eyes.

He remained silent for a moment before shifting his gaze away from her.

Jolie frowned, confused by his reaction. What was he thinking?

After a long pause, Gavin stood and walked toward the door. Jolie followed him out of the theater room.

The living room lights were bright, casting a warm glow over the space.

Gavin, now wearing a gray robe, his broad shoulders, and long legs effortlessly exuding authority, strode toward the liquor cabinet.

He opened the glass doors, pulled out a bottle, and poured himself a small glass of wine. Taking a slow sip, he leaned against the counter with an air of ease.

Jolie didn't push him further. She had come to understand he operated on his own terms and at his own pace.

"Miss Quin, what's on your mind?" he asked suddenly.

"Excuse me?" Jolie blinked, startled by the unexpected question. "What do you mean?"

His sudden inquiry threw her off, leaving her uncertain of his intentions.

Holding the glass in one hand, Gavin leaned against the bar, his dark eyes fixed on her. "Are you planning to marry lan Moore?"

together. "Mr. Cooper, what do you

raised the glass and drained the remaining wine in one motion. Then he set the glass

a marriage, why look so far afield when a perfectly good option is right

meeting his gaze steadily. "Because I don't like what's in front of

intrigue. "But

was as if everything was playing out exactly as he had

manipulated washed over her again,

and said, "Mr. Cooper, just because my family approves doesn't mean I do.

A rebellious phase.

gone to meet lan-it was all part of her

you're

Cooper, whatever is going on between

times are over,

do with you. Since you like my sister, why don't you focus on her and stop interfering

the open. It was better to

calm as he asked, "Does it bother you

frowned immediately. "Why would I care? I

as if her words

continued, "Mr. Cooper, there's no point in having this conversation. We both know we'll never end up

her hand and pulled her toward

"Don't speak too soon."