After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "You've got the leverage to do it."

Oh...

Jolie's heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm.

What was this feeling?

It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldn't ignore.

For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion.

A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?"

Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?"

Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness.

Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy.

"I'm full. Should we head out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after everything that had happened earlier.

Gavin glanced at her plate, noting how little she'd eaten. She had clearly lost her appetite.

her, grabbing his jacket as they stood

for Francia loomed over her, Jolie couldn't shake the nervous energy building in her chest. Her phone suddenly buzzed, pulling her from her thoughts. She glanced at the screen-it was

"Hey, Sis," she answered.

are you?" Selena

having

to check when you're planning

before Selena asked, "What plan did you come

man beside her and said, "You're asking

have no idea what you're talking about," Selena

some reason, Jolie felt their bond growing closer through the banter. She decided to share more. "It's Gavin who's helping

listen to

said, nearly breaking character before catching herself. Clearing her throat, she added, "With him around, everything will be fine. Anyway, I'm

When?"

next couple of

struck Jolie. If there were more time, she

I'll visit you in Cloudflare City. I've never been there before," Jolie said, her voice tinged

nonchalantly before

sadness on Jolie's face, asked, "What's

of want to