?Chapter 247:


    As they stepped into the opulent living room, it was immediately clear—every member of the family had been summoned.


    Trinity had just returned from her overseas trip with Murray, supposedly to meet the renowned Milena. She was holding court in the corner, chatting nonstop, glowing as if she’d just walked off a red carpet.


    Jason, still wearing his ck half mask, sprawled across the sofa, his calm yet dominant presence instantly silencing the younger crowd nearby. Irene sat proudly beside him, radiating smug satisfaction, acting as though her son’s return had bumped her up the socialdder.


    The moment Cole and Elliana stepped through the doorway, the room wentpletely still. Everyone’s eyes zeroed in on the two of them—hands sped like the picture of newlywed bliss—and jaws nearly hit the floor. What on earth was happening? Not long ago, Cole had stormed out of this very estate, fed up with the idea of getting intimate with Elliana.


    From what they learned, Elliana had been wandering around without a single bodyguard and ended up kidnapped by a group of lowlifes. Cole had gotten injured while saving her. The whole thing had been a mess. By logic, he should’ve cut ties for good. So why were they now walking in hand in hand, like nothing had happened? Was this some dramatic stunt to impress Ruben? But that theory didn’t make sense. When Cole left the estate, he had made it crystal clear—he wasn’t interested in ying nice. If he wanted to fake anything, this wouldn’t be the time.


    While everyone buzzed with confusion, Cole and Elliana made their rounds, greeting the elders with polite warmth.


    At the center of it all sat Ruben, nted in the grand chair like the patriarch he once was. He gave them both a slow once-over before shing a knowing grin. Then, his gaze settled on Cole. “How’s the injury holding up, Cole?”


    “It’s healed up just fine,” Cole answered, keeping it brief.


    Ruben gave a nod, clearly satisfied. “Paulina said Elliana’s been taking great care of you. Looks like your fast recovery is mostly thanks to her.”


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    “You bet,” Cole said, grinning. “Elliana’s got talent, a gentle touch, and checks every box for the perfect wife.”


    As Cole said it, his eyes drifted toward Elliana, filled with warmth that left no room for doubt.


    Elliana,pletely caught off guard by thepliment, turned to nce at him before quickly looking away, her cheeks tinted pink.


    The moment left everyone in the room with the same thought: Elliana had somehow pulled off a miracle. After just a few days ying caretaker, she had Cole wrapped around her finger.


    It seemed fate had a strange way of evening the score. One door might m shut, but somewhere else, a window quietly opened. Elliana might not have been blessed with ssic beauty, and her personality could be a little odd, but her quiet, capable kindness had clearly hooked the brilliant Cole.


    Unaware of the ripple she’d caused, Elliana sank into the couch beside Cole like she belonged there, every movement in sync with his.


    Seeing how smoothly Elliana and Cole moved together, Ruben’s mood lifted even more. Sure, they looked mismatched—one practically born for magazine covers, the other in and unassuming—but if they connected this well, that was what really mattered.


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