After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas)
Chapter 1116

Jolie nodded. "Yes."

Selena continued, "So, because you already had some contact with Gavin, the Quin family saw an opportunity and started pushing you toward him."

Jolie nodded again.

"Then go along with it," Selena said simply.

"What?" Jolie looked at her in confusion. "But wouldn't that mean giving them exactly what they want?"

"Oh, you silly girl." Selena gave her a soft, almost indulgent smile. "Do you think someone like Gavin Cooper is that easy to manipulate? Do you really think the Quin family can control him just by sending you to him?

"Quite the opposite. If you truly manage to win him over, to the point where he's devoted to you, then you'll hold all the cards. If you tell him to keep his distance from the Quin family, they'll end up with nothing-no leverage, no benefits. They'd be left with nothing but regret."

Jolie listened, her eyes gradually widening as if a whole new world had opened up before her.

Selena spread her hands. "Expand your perspective. The worst-case scenario? He doesn't fall for you, and you don't end up together. But in the meantime, you're not losing out.

"He's good-looking, powerful, and influential. If you're with him, do you think the Quin family would dare to oppress you? Of course not. They'd be terrified of Gavin coming after them. They'd treat you like royalty, out of pure fear."

Jolie's mouth fell open as she stared at Selena, stunned and awestruck.

Selena smirked. "Trust your sister. I've got this figured out."

Jolie stammered, "I-I think my brain is spinning. I might need some time to process this."

Selena patted her shoulder. "Take your time and think it over. See if what I said doesn't make perfect sense. I've got some errands to run, so I'll leave you to it."

With that, she stood and headed for the door.

Aaron followed her, and the room fell into silence once the door closed behind them.

Jolie sat there, replaying Selena's words in her head. It was as if a whole new door had been opened for her.

Why hadn't she thought of this?

If she was willing to make things work with lan just to get by, why couldn't she do the same with Gavin?

Besides, Gavin had far more power and influence than lan ever would.

Sure, it might seem like she was playing into the Quin family's plans, but whether they benefited in the end would entirely depend on her.

Even if things didn't work out with Gavin, she wouldn't lose anything. She'd have tried her best, and that alone would shield her from the Quin family's oppression. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

It was like an epiphany, a revelation that left her almost giddy with realization.

In the elevator.

Aaron tilted Selena's chin upward, making her meet his gaze.

"What are you doing?" Selena blinked, her confusion evident as she stared at him.

Aaron leaned in slightly, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "When you proposed that we date for three months, were you employing the same strategy you just advised your sister?"

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Uh-oh.

He'd figured her out.

Selena quickly put on an innocent act. "What? What are you talking about? I don't know what you mean."

Aaron let out a low chuckle. "Playing

dumb now, are we? Selena, do you really think I couldn't see through your little schemes? Just wait until we're home. Let's see how you explain yourself."

Selena was speechless.

Oh no!

She'd gotten too carried away and ended up dragging herself into trouble!

Help!

...

That evening.

Jolie received a message from Selena, letting her know everything in Montara was going smoothly.

Feeling relieved, Jolie exhaled deeply.

Although she agreed with Selena's advice and planned to act on it, she knew she still had to play her part for now. And the first step was breaking up with lan.

She dialed his number.

"Hello?" lan answered.

"Do you have time to meet?" Jolie asked. "There's something I need to tell you."

"I was just about to call you," lan replied abroad.

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