Aveline wasn't sure what to do, so she decided to keep the evidence safe for now, knowing it would be a while before she could head to Larbor City. She kept herself busy for several days.

The final designs were approved, and the winery project had started.

She began interviewing designers, but after several rounds, none of the candidates stood out.

Many had creative ideas, but they were impractical-imaginative concepts that would be difficult to bring to life.

One day, Selena invited her out for a meal.

The fondue pot simmered, filling the air with a mouthwatering aroma of melted cheese and garlic. Aveline took a bite of her bread, but her attention was quickly drawn to Selena, who let out yet another sigh. "What's wrong? You've sighed twenty-eight times since we got here."

Selena looked at her in mock surprise. "You were actually counting? I had no idea you loved me so much!"

Aveline replied, "Cut the crap. What's going on?"

Selena sighed again. "I got called in for a talk with the Fletchers."

Aveline paused mid-bite. "What?"

intercepted me afterward. The whole conversation was basically them hinting that I'm not suitable for Aaron, that his future wife needs to

she asked, "So, what

call in every girl Aaron dates for an interview? What century is this?

her carefully. "Do you want

it. "I've never thought about it

been clear that you're only seeing him for

suddenly looked like she had an epiphany. "I'm not planning to marry him, so why should I care

a more probing look, sensing something more beneath

that she hadn't thought about it?

had been treating her well. It would be hard not to fall

her gaze, pushing her thoughts aside and keeping

that Selena would

course, she hoped Selena could find happiness-happiness

the food's ready," Aveline said, placing some

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