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.

glass in one hand, Gavin leaned against the bar, his dark eyes fixed on

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

set the glass aside and stepped closer to her, his imposing presence closing the gap

arrange a marriage, why look so far afield when a perfectly good

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

tone laced with intrigue. "But from

was playing out exactly as he

manipulated washed over her again, making her stomach tighten in

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

A rebellious phase.

No wonder she'd gone

What you're doing changes

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

times are over,

Since you like my sister, why don't you

out in the open. It was better to be direct

"Does it

immediately. "Why would I care?

no emotion as if

in having this conversation. We both

a word, Gavin suddenly grabbed her

"Don't speak too soon."

matter how