The girl stared in disbelief, her hands clutching her face.

"You hit me?"

Jolie blinked innocently at her. "Weren't you the one insisting I hit you earlier? I just gave you another slap to match your story. You should be used to it by now." "Jolie Quin!"

lan had reached his limit, his voice full of anger as he glared at her. "Apologize to her!"

Jolie glanced at him, her expression calm but icy. "Get lost."

She had thought he might be reasonable, but clearly, he was blinded by infatuation. She had no patience to deal with him any longer and turned to leave.

Before she could take a step, lan grabbed her arm roughly.

"Jolie, you're not leaving without apologizing! I don't think I've ever wronged you, have I? We used to get along just fine, didn't we?"

"Let go," Jolie said, her brows knitting in disgust. She hated being touched, especially by someone she considered beneath her.

lan tightened his grip, his hand digging into her arm hard enough to cause pain.

"Jolie, you will apologize to her, or-"

"Or what?"

commanding voice cut through

expression darkened, the air around him heavy with an intimidating authority that made

someone accustomed to being in control could exude, was

momentarily stunned. Her heartbeat quickened, and she hated how much

to Jolie, his tone softening slightly.

brushing off her sleeve as though removing any trace of lan. "Just ran into a

in his, his

"You can't leave!"

snapped out of her daze. Her expression shifted to one of admiration as her eyes

was so handsome and

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as she took in his strong demeanor. It was obvious to her that he held more influence and

she stepped forward

she insisted, her voice wavering slightly. "She

her, his

and flattered at the same time. Under his icy stare, she felt a mix of fear and exhilaration. Despite his detached

said, trying to sound firm but unable to hide her nervousness. Gavin's

for her reply, he dismissed her entirely, walking away

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