“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.”

not long after they came up

deep breath and answered the

you made up your

Hodge’s question, Eliana and Nana glanced at each

the ring you were looking for,” Eliana said in a

it? Really? Where is

Hodge, I can give you the ring, but you’ll have to meet me in person and

the bait,

silence on

“Are you hesitant to meet

too much,” Hodge retorted

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

Hodge fell silent again.

Eliana felt like she heard someone else’s voice over the phone. And the person seemed to be commanding Hodge. She thought that it might be because she

ring is what I want. You don’t have to know the reason.

finally took

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