“So Hodge called you and asked you to inquire about Maurice’s ring. And he will tell you the truth in exchange… Now, you have to find a ring that looks exactly like the one that… Preston lost?”

“That’s right.” Eliana nodded.

“Oh God! Who the hell does that ring belong to?”

Nana was perplexed to hear Eliana’s words.

Eliana was also stunned, feeling like the whole issue was a little outrageous.

“What do you think I should do now?” Lost in thought, Eliana rubbed the bridge of her nose.

All of a sudden, a brilliant idea occurred to Nana.

“Eliana, I don’t think now we should worry about the owner of the ring now. Hodge wants the ring, right? How about we use whatever we know about the ring as bait to lure him out?”

Upon hearing that, Eliana’s eyes lit up at once.

“Great! Why didn’t I think of this before? You’re right. I will try to lure Hodge out the next time he calls me.”

her not long after they

took a deep breath and answered the phone, putting

made up your

Eliana and Nana glanced

I found the ring you were looking for,”

Really? Where is it now?” Hodge

you’ll have to meet me in

he was about to take the

silence on the other

“Are you hesitant to meet me because you’re following someone else’s

think too much,” Hodge

you so afraid to show me your face? It’s because the one who instigated you to

Hodge fell silent again.

someone else’s voice over the phone. And the person seemed to be commanding Hodge. She thought

reason. I can meet you, but you must let me decide when

took

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