After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1124

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.

Jolie’s anger burned hotter. “Gavin! We have nothing to do with each 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 no right to boss me around!”

She was like a riled-up fox, her sharp claws fully on display as she glared at him with fiery defiance.

Gavin stared back at her, his gaze deep and unwavering. Loosening his tie, he seemed to be struggling to hold back his emotions.

“Jolie,” he said, his voice colder now, laced with an edge that sent a chill through the air.

Jolie’s lashes trembled inexplicably before she snapped, “Leave!”

She didn’t care if she offended him—right now, she didn’t want to see him at all.

He was arrogant, cold, and overbearing.

He acted like he ruled the world.

But this wasn’t the Cooper Enterprises! She wasn’t going to accept his orders here.

The tension in the living room was thick, the atmosphere taut with neither of them willing to back down.

Gavin had never imagined being defied like this. From a young age, he had lived a privileged life, and after taking over Cooper Enterprises, his decisions were rarely, if ever, opposed. Over time, this nurtured his commanding and authoritative demeanor.

“Your bank cards have been frozen,” Gavin replied.

“What?” Jolie exclaimed in shock, quickly pulling out her wallet to check.

She tried making an online purchase but found that every attempt failed at the payment step.

Frustrated, she called her bank manager, only to be informed that all her cards had been frozen.

Every single one of them.

How could this happen?

A wave of cold panic washed over her, leaving her hands and feet icy.

She immediately called Daisy.

“Hello, Jolie,” her mother answered, her voice soft and gentle.

“Mom, why can’t I use my cards?” Jolie asked, her tone tinged with urgency.

Daisy’s reply was calm. “Well, since you decided to go abroad for further studies, it’s only fitting that you experience independence in every aspect. I’ve already paid your tuition, but as for your living expenses, you’ll need to manage those on your own. Jolie, when you make a decision, you have to take responsibility for it, don’t you think?”