After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Alright," Selena said, not pressing further. Jolie turned and left without another word.

As she walked outside, her mind churned, contemplating her next move.

How could she escape her current predicament?

Her fate seemed sealed. She had to go through with an arranged marriage she couldn't avoid. The only variable was the kind of man she'd end up with.noveldrama

When she saw Gavin at the Quin family's banquet, she knew their target was him. They'd stop at nothing to push her toward him, hoping she could win him over.

But she despised him.

She wanted nothing to do with him.

If that was the case, her best option was to find someone she could tolerate someone the Quin family would deem acceptable for an alliance. If she started dating such a person, it would put an end to their schemes. At least then, her life wouldn't be entirely unbearable.

By the time she stepped out of the neighborhood, her plan had solidified. Pulling out her phone, she sent a message to a friend.

The friend called her immediately.

"Wait, Jolie, are you serious?"

"Yes," she replied calmly. "If it's going to be an arranged marriage anyway, I might as well choose someone I like. It's a form of rebellion, isn't it?"

It felt like she was in the midst of some personal rebellion. The more her family pushed her to do something, the less she wanted to comply.

Her friend hesitated for a moment before responding. "Alright, I'll help you look around. I'll send you some photos, and if anyone catches your eye, you can meet for dinner and see how it goes." "Sounds good. Thanks."

Jolie smiled, a spark of determination lighting her face.

Her friend sighed. "I admire your courage to push back. I don't even have that much fight in me. I can't stand the person my family picked for me."

Jolie replied, "Don't overthink it. I'm almost home now."

"Alright. Talk later."

After hanging up, Jolie exhaled deeply, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders.

Just then, a car slowed to a stop beside her. The rear window rolled down, revealing Gavin's sharp, chiseled features.

He glanced at her casually and said, "Get in."

The smile on Jolie's face vanished instantly. She shook her head and replied curtly, "No need, Mr. Cooper."

Without waiting for his response, she turned and walked away.

She wasn't pretending anymore. There wasn't even a trace of courtesy left as she avoided looking back at him.

Gavin's dark gaze lingered on her

retreating figure. Her slender frame swayed slightly as she walked, her every step deliberate, exuding quiet defiance.

Resting his hand on his knee, Gavin tapped his fingers lightly before closing the window.

He had plenty of time to deal with her.

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Back at her apartment, Jolie finally relaxed and gave herself a proper rest.

Three days later, her friend sent her a few photos to review.

The men were all young heirs from prominent families in Larbor City. None were on the level of the Cooper family, but they far outclassed the Quin family.

Jolie studied the photos one by one before selecting one and sending it back with a brief message:

""This one."

Moments later, her friend sent over the man's details.

His name was lan Moore, and his

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family ran a stable business in medical equipment. Recently returned from studying abroad, was about to join the family company. Reliable and free of bad habits, he seemed like a solid

choice.

Jolie's friend quickly arranged for them to meet the next afternoon.

The following day, Jolie headed out and arrived at the café, where her friend and lan were already engaged in conversation.

As soon as Jolie walked in, her friend waved her over.

"Jolie, over here!"

A smile appeared on Jolie's face as she made her way to the table.

lan stood up as she approached. Tall and well-built, he had refined features and wore frameless

glasses that gave him an air of quiet elegance and sophistication

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