Gavin raised his hand and downed the champagne in one smooth motion. Passing by a server, he casually placed the empty glass on the tray without breaking stride.
His expression remained cold, unreadable as he said, "I want you."
"What?"
Jolie stared at him in disbelief, instinctively taking a step back.
But as she retreated, he advanced, his movements subtle yet exuding a quiet dominance.
Forcing a strained smile, she said, "Mr. Cooper, you must be joking. I admit, you helped me before, and I'm grateful, but that doesn't give you the right to make such an unreasonable request. I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that." "You're trying to go back on your word," Gavin stated plainly, his tone as unyielding as his gaze, as though he could see straight into her thoughts.
His accusation made Jolie feel inexplicably guilty as if she were the one at fault for being dishonest. A tinge of embarrassment crept over her. He was making her look like someone who couldn't keep her promises. "I'm willing to offer something else in return."
Gavin didn't even blink. "I don't need money. I don't need power. What I'm missing is a woman."
Jolie's heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to respond calmly. "Then I'll replace someone for you, someone who meets your standards."
"Fine."
His immediate agreement caught her off guard, and a flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes. That was easier than she'd expected.
But then Gavin added, "It has to be someone who satisfies me. Until then, you'll be on call. I'll let you know when I'm interested."
Jolie felt a wave of relief but couldn't shake the sense that something about his response didn't sit right. Still, as long as it didn't involve her personally, she was more than willing to agree.
She smiled politely. "Of course, no problem."
Gavin pulled out his phone. "Let's exchange contact information."
"Sure."
Jolie nodded and instructed a servant to fetch her phone. After retrieving it, she exchanged numbers with him, her mind still racing as she tried to make sense of the odd turn the conversation had taken.
Their interaction didn't escape the notice of others, especially Terence and Daisy. The two were practically beaming, their smiles so wide they couldn't hide their excitement.
To them, it seemed Jolie and Gavin were getting along wonderfully, with a real possibility of things progressing further.
If that were the case, there was no
need to consider anyone else tonight. Securing a connection with Gavin Cooper could be a
game-changer for the Quin family-a golden opportunity to elevate their status to unparalleled heights.
Other guests also noticed the
exchange. Though jealousy
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simmered beneath the surface, they masked it with polite smiles, engaging Terence and Daisy in lively conversation. After all, if the Quins were to form a union with the Cooper family, future collaborations might follow.
The banquet, outwardly, was nothing short of harmonious.
After exchanging contact information, Gavin glanced at Jolie and said, "Well, I need a woman tonight." "What?"
Jolie froze, caught completely off guard by his sudden declaration.
She glanced around at the guests,
hesitation
flickering across her face.
"Mr. Cooper, could you wait a moment? The banquet isn't
yet."
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Gavin twirled his phone effortlessly between his thumb and forefinger, his gaze steady and expressionless as it locked onto her.
"Miss Quin, did you already forget what I just said?"
Jolie's stomach sank.
She suddenly realized that agreeing to his condition might have been the equivalent of walking straight into a trap-one she couldn't escape. What if none of the women she found for him ever satisfied him?
Jolie frowned slightly, then asked cautiously, "Mr. Cooper, may I ask what your preferences are in this regard?"
"I don't know," Gavin replied flatly.
Jolie was speechless.
Great.
It was clear now-she had walked straight into a fire pit.
But she had agreed, and there was no turning back now.
If she backed out, she'd end up being the one he chose-and that was the last thing she wanted.
Jolie had no desire to get tangled up with him in any way.
"Understood, Mr. Cooper. Please wait a moment."
Taking a deep breath, Jolie offered him a polite smile before turning and heading toward Daisy.
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