Chapter 41

Eleanor’s POV: Oh wow. Here we go again. If it had been the old me, I would’ve already snapped back with something brutal. But today, I held back—thanks to Scarlett’s little heads-up just now. So, you wanna act like a sweet little angel? Fine. Let’s see how good you really are at it. “Miley, how are you still the same as before… so sensitive and overthinking?” I gave a half-smile. “I talk loud and say things straight out—that’s just how I am. I’m like that with James, too. As I mentioned earlier, I do think you’ve improved a lot. You should be more confident.” Miley faltered for a second. Her expression froze just briefly—but then she recovered fast, flashing that bright, adorable smile again. “Sorry, Eleanor… I guess I’m just not confident enough. You guys are all so good at what you do… I’ve always been scared I’d mess up and embarrass the Taylor family.” As she spoke, she ducked her head, looking all pitiful and humble. That little speech of hers? Honestly—well played. Came off all