“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.”

long after they came up

a deep breath and answered the phone, putting it

you made up

Eliana and

you were looking for,” Eliana

found it? Really? Where is it now?” Hodge

ring, but you’ll have to meet me

take the bait,

silence on the other end of

frown, Eliana asked, “Are you hesitant to meet me because you’re following someone

you think too much,” Hodge retorted

are you so afraid to show me your face? It’s because the one who instigated you to do all this is the real mastermind,

Hodge fell silent again.

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

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

finally took the

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