Gavin suddenly reached out, pressing his hand against the door, stopping her from closing it.

"Hmm?" Jolie looked at him suspiciously, unsure of his intentions.

His dark eyes bore into hers, studying her for a long moment before he finally spoke. "Jolie, you're really asking for it."

What?

Jolie's eyes widened in disbelief. "What did you just say?"

Was he threatening her? How ridiculous!

Aside from her parents, no one had ever dared talk to her like that.

Anger flared in her chest as she shoved at the door, wanting him out of her sight.

But Gavin easily pushed it open and stepped inside as though her resistance meant nothing.

"Hey! Get out! I don't want to see you right now!" Jolie snapped, her face turning frosty as she pointed toward the door. "Leave!"

Gavin ignored her entirely, strolling further into the room and dropping onto the sofa with an air of ownership.

"Go take a shower," he said, lifting his chin slightly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

company, and I'm not one of

stared back at her, his gaze deep and unwavering. Loosening his tie, he seemed to be struggling

said, his voice colder now, laced with an edge that sent

trembled inexplicably

him-right now, she didn't want to see him

was arrogant, cold, and

he ruled the

Enterprises! She wasn't

the atmosphere taut

life, and after taking over Cooper Enterprises, his decisions were rarely, if ever, opposed. Over time, this nurtured his commanding and authoritative demeanor. So, when

him. He wanted her compliance, almost as though it was a

clearly wasn't

the

family's arrangements had already proven how

it would do

tone softened unexpectedly. "Jolie, this cream is highly effective. It'll completely erase

expecting him to lose his temper after she'd all

surprise, he softened his

on to explain the benefits of

furrowed, her

a moment's hesitation, she asked cautiously, "How much does it cost? I'll

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