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.

the bar, his dark eyes fixed on her. "Are you planning to marry lan

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

one motion. Then he set the glass

afield when a perfectly good

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

arched a brow, his tone laced with intrigue. "But

as if everything was playing out exactly as he

sense of being manipulated washed over

about him—his ability to make everything feel like it was under his control. She worked hard to suppress her frustration and said, "Mr. Cooper, just because my family approves doesn't mean

A rebellious phase.

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

you're doing

"Mr. Cooper, whatever is

nine times are over, I

my sister, why don't you focus on her and stop interfering in

lay everything out in the open. It was better

remained calm as he asked, "Does it bother you

"Why would I care? I don't

as if her words didn't affect

this conversation. We both know we'll never

Gavin suddenly grabbed her hand

"Don't speak too soon."

how

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