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.

in one hand, Gavin leaned against the bar, his

made Jolie's brows knit tightly together. "Mr. Cooper, what do you mean by

the remaining wine in one motion. Then he set the glass

to arrange a marriage, why look so far afield when a

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

laced with intrigue. "But from what I've seen, your family seems

was as if everything was playing out exactly as he had

over her again, making her

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

A rebellious phase.

was. No wonder she'd gone to

you're doing changes

is going on between us won't last

times are

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

It was better to be direct than to keep

gaze remained calm as he asked, "Does

would I care? I don't give

face betrayed no emotion as if her

continued, "Mr. Cooper, there's no point in having this conversation.

suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the

"Don't speak too soon."

how much Jolie

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