After seeing Eliana drawing Hodge’s attention, Maurice heaved a sigh of relief.

However, noticing that Hodge had come there alone, he felt that something was suspicious.

How could Gerald have let Hodge come alone?

Such a move did not match up with his personality.

Sensing that something was fishy, Maurice frowned deeply.

At the same time, Eliana did not think as much as he did. She was only keen on finding out the truth about the past from Hodge.

“Please have a seat,” Eliana said.

Hodge complied and sat down from across her.

Facing each other, they felt awkward and did not know what to say.

Five years ago, Hodge had been one of her father’s most trusted friends, but things had changed since. Recalling that, mixed feelings rose in Eliana’s heart.

That moment, a waiter walked over with a menu card.

“Sir, miss, may I take your order?”

Hodge glanced at Eliana, and said to the waiter, “Please take the lady’s order first.”

With the menu in her hand, Eliana was lost in thought for a while.

“A cup of Spanish latte and a Schwarzwald cake for the gentleman. And I will take a cappuccino and a tiramisu, please.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

took the menu from her and

a stir in

her grow up, after all. However, Spanish latte and Schwarzwald cake were his and

remembered it

was Lemuel’s daughter. Just like her father,

bitterness rose

daughter? Why didn’t

that day, I owe some people a lot of money, and they come after me all the time. How

you

couldn’t answer her question. The reason he had not left with his kids was because Gerald had promised to pay off

reason he wanted to

stop with the small talk now. Where is

clearly quite

why you want the

to know the

need

looked out

the one that’s actually after the ring, right?” Eliana continued to question him as she

Hodge remained silent.

you the ring if you won’t even tell me that much?” Eliana

right! My creditor… Well, he wants the ring. He said that it was a part of a very precious jewelry collection, and he said that he will waive

Eliana was not a fool to

me where the ring is, then I can’t tell you what happened back

seemed to be agitated, like he was forcing Eliana

that, Eliana decided to use her trump

be honest with you. I’ve lost the

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