“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

a deep breath and answered the phone, putting

made up your

question, Eliana and

looking for,” Eliana said

Where is it now?”

ring, but you’ll have to meet me in person

was about to take the bait, Eliana did not waste any

silence on

frown, Eliana asked, “Are you hesitant

too much,”

so afraid to show me your face? It’s because

Hodge fell silent again.

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

know the reason. I can meet you,

finally took the

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