After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1042

"Got too much free time on your hands?" Gavin’s cold gaze fixed on Gernard.

Unbothered, Gernard strolled over and patted his brother's shoulder, grinning. "So, what’s your plan now? I got a little bored and did some digging on the Quin family. Guess what? Turns out they’re Selena’s birth family. She left them ages ago to make it on her own, but the girl you were with? That’s Jolie Quin, the pampered princess of the family."

With a knowing smirk, Gernard added, "Brother, I couldn’t help but notice—Jolie and Selena do look a bit alike. Could that be why you…?"

"Get lost," Gavin cut him off, not in the mood for Gernard’s teasing. He brushed past him, heading downstairs.

Of course, that only fueled Gernard’s enthusiasm. "Hey, don’t walk away! I haven’t finished my gossip yet!" he called after him, but the conversation came to an abrupt end as they reached the main floor, where the guests were still gathered for the celebration.

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Aveline noticed Selena seemed a bit distracted and asked, "What’s on your mind?"

Selena blinked, coming back to the moment, and glanced at her before replying after a brief pause, "Jolie is here too."

"Who?" Aveline was unfamiliar with the name at first.

With a sigh, Selena clarified, "My sister."

Aveline thought back for a moment and remembered. Selena had a twin sister, one who had always been the favored child. Despite being twins, their lives had been drastically different.

"Did she come looking for you?" Aveline asked.

Selena shook her head. "No, I think the Quins were invited because they’ve made some achievements in Larbor City. The Coopers probably sent them an invitation."

"And what do you plan to do?" Aveline pressed gently.