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

Chapter 1084

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.

against the bar, his dark eyes fixed on her. "Are you planning

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

set the glass aside and stepped closer to

far afield when a perfectly good

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

a brow, his tone laced with intrigue. "But from what I've seen, your family

was playing

of being manipulated washed over her again,

it was under his control. She worked hard to suppress her frustration and said, "Mr. Cooper, just because my family approves doesn't mean I do. Besides, my rebellious phase might be a little late, but I'm in it now. I don't like anything they've

A rebellious phase.

was. No wonder she'd gone to meet lan-it was all part of

you're doing changes

is going on between us won't last long.

times are over, I don't

like my sister, why

lay everything out in the open. It was better to be direct than

remained calm as he asked, "Does it bother you that

"Why would I care? I don't

emotion as if her words didn't affect him at

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

her hand and

"Don't speak too soon."

matter how much