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.

his dark eyes fixed on her. "Are

question made Jolie's brows knit tightly together. "Mr. Cooper,

raised the glass and drained the remaining wine in one motion. Then he set the glass aside and stepped closer to her, his imposing presence closing the gap

far afield

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

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

was playing

suffocating sense of being manipulated washed over her

this 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

A rebellious phase.

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

What you're doing changes

whatever is going on between us

times are over, I don't

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

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

asked, "Does it bother

frowned immediately. "Why would I care? I

if her

having this conversation. We both know we'll never end

word, Gavin suddenly grabbed her hand and

"Don't speak too soon."

matter how much Jolie