Jolie smiled lightly and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. Goodbye, Mr. Cooper."

She turned toward the door, but the sound of steady footsteps followed her. He was coming after her. Frowning slightly, she turned back to face him. "What's this about, Mr. Cooper?"

Gavin met her gaze, his expression unreadable. "I haven't had dinner yet."

"Then go eat," Jolie replied flatly.

He countered calmly, "I hired Jackie for you."

Jolie froze.

Was he seriously trying to claim credit?

Unbelievable. How petty could this man get?

Pulling out her phone, she said, "Tell me how much it cost, and I'll transfer the money to you."

Gavin shook his head. "Just make me a plate of pasta. Consider it payment."

Jolie eyed him suspiciously. "That's it? Just a plate of pasta?"

"Yes," Gavin confirmed.

Still unsure, Jolie studied him for a moment, then turned and unlocked her door. She stepped inside, tossing a pair of disposable slippers at his feet.

cooled slightly as he

dark edge to his mood. He suppressed the urge to vent his frustration, his sharp eyes quickly assessing

the absence of anything that might belong

They weren't living together.

and his expression softened, though only

some

"Sure," he replied simply.

it's

"Alright."

shrugging off his suit jacket and tossing it over the armrest of the couch. He loosened his tie, sank into the sofa, and leaned back, closing his eyes as

dining table first before heading to

"Mr. Cooper?"

called out, but there was

with his eyes closed, exhaustion

Seriously?

fallen asleep just

The sooner he ate

and gave him a gentle nudge. "Mr. Cooper,

Still no response.

and she pushed him

she could react, a sudden force pulled her forward, and she landed against him,

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