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?"

tightly together. "Mr. Cooper, what do you mean by that? Are you

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

a marriage, why look so far afield

her ground, meeting his gaze steadily. "Because I don't

intrigue. "But

playing out

of being manipulated washed over her again, making

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

A rebellious phase.

this was. No wonder she'd gone to meet lan-it

you're doing changes

turned colder. "Mr. Cooper, whatever is going on between us won't

are over,

sister, why don't you

was better to be direct

he asked, "Does it bother

I care?

emotion as if her words didn't

in having this

word, Gavin suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her toward

"Don't speak too soon."