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.

other. Are you seriously ordering me around? Get out of here! This isn't your company, and I'm not one of your employees. You have

Loosening his tie, he seemed to be

with an edge that sent a chill through the

lashes trembled inexplicably

if she offended him-right now, she

was arrogant, cold, and

like he

Cooper Enterprises! She

thick, the atmosphere taut with

his decisions were rarely, if ever, opposed. Over time, this nurtured his commanding and authoritative

him. He wanted her compliance, almost

Jolie clearly wasn't the

he pushed, the harder

already proven how stubborn she was

this standoff continued, it would do neither

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

to lose his temper

he softened

to explain

furrowed,

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

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