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    Heather’s smile faded instantly. She knew it. All thosepliments had just been polite formalities. Deep down, Paulina didn’t approve of her at all. The idea of marrying Hugh was out of the question.


    As Heather quietly weighed her next move—perhaps eloping with Hugh if it came to that—Paulina suddenly added with a bright smile, “But if you’re serious about joining the Fletcher family through marriage, I fully support it!”


    Heather blinked in surprise.


    Paulinaughed softly. “Just don’t pick Hugh. That boy’s clumsy and slow. He’s not a match for you. You’d do better with Myles, his older brother. He’s smart, polished, and well-read—far more your type.”


    Heather had already cracked open the study door. Inside the study, Elliana had heard everything and couldn’t help butugh out loud.


    Hearing her, Paulina pushed the door open and greeted her with a cheerful nod. “Ms. Marsh.”


    Elliana smiled and gestured to the sofa. “Paulina, please—have a seat.”


    Despite knowing Elliana well, Paulina remained respectful and chose to stand. It was a habit she’d developed in the Evans family, where formality was second nature. In contrast, Adah and the Four Guardians were far more rxed around Elliana.


    Elliana didn’t insist and instead motioned for Heather to leave.


    Heather obeyed at once, closing the door behind her.


    As Heather walked away, she couldn’t help but pout to herself. Paulina waspletely wrong—Hugh was a hundred times better than Myles. To Heather, Myles was too stiff and pretentious. Hugh, on the other hand, was sincere and sweet.


    Paulina had no idea what Heather truly felt. She had just been teasing Heather a little, not realizing that Heather and Hugh were already in love. And soon, she forgot about the whole exchange.


    Once the door shut, Paulina got straight to the point. “Ms. Marsh, Mr. Evans asked me to look into your background. What should I report to him?”


    Elliana beamed at Paulina. Paulina was Cole’s personal assistant, someone who’d grown up by his side. Yet, Paulina now stood firmly on her side, trusting herpletely.


    Paulina continued with a smile. “Also, I noticed something today. Since meeting you, Mr. Evans has seemed different. Even with his memory loss, it’s clear he’s drawn to you.”


    Elliana believed it. She knew Cole well. If he wasn’t interested, he wouldn’t even spare a nce, let alone dig into someone’s background. The fact that he hadn’t kicked her out of his car said enough. He didn’t dislike her. That alone gave herfort.


    Still, the thought of his uing engagement to Wanda, and the way he personally escorted Wanda to work, disheartened Elliana.


    “Cole cares about his fiancée, and in the meantime, he’s curious about a woman who just walked into his life. Who knew he could be so fickle after his recovery, huh?” Elliana said with a bitter smile.


    Paulina gave a knowing grin. “He’s indeed interested in you, but he does not care about Wanda—not even a little.”


    Elliana looked up. “Then why does he escort her to and from work every day? Isn’t that care?”


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