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.

not one of your employees. You have no right to boss me around!" She was like a riled-up fox, her sharp claws fully on

at her, his gaze deep and unwavering. Loosening his tie,

voice colder now, laced with an edge that sent a chill through the

inexplicably before

if she offended him-right now,

was arrogant, cold, and

like he ruled

Enterprises! She wasn't

living room was thick, the atmosphere

age, he had lived a privileged 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 it came to her,

He wanted her compliance, almost as though it was

wasn't

he pushed, the harder she

arrangements had already proven how stubborn she was to

it would

his tone softened unexpectedly. "Jolie, this cream is highly

to lose his temper after she'd all but thrown him out without an ounce

her surprise, he softened his tone

to explain the

furrowed,

she asked cautiously, "How much does it cost? I'll buy

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