“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.”

after they

and answered the phone, putting

you made

and Nana glanced

were looking for,” Eliana said in a firm

it? Really? Where is it now?”

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

the bait, Eliana

long silence on

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

think too much,” Hodge retorted

your face? It’s because the one who instigated you to do all this

Hodge fell silent again.

person seemed to be commanding Hodge. She

want. You don’t have to know the reason. I can meet you, but you must let

took the

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