“Maurice, what are you doing here?” Eliana asked, surprised.

Hadn’t he just warned her to stay away from Eli? So why would he come here himself?

Eliana couldn’t fathom his motives.

“Miss Pierce, have a seat!” Inger gave her a warm greeting.

Only two vacant seats remained. One on Eli’s left and one on Maurice’s right.

Which should she choose?

This was a dire dilemma.

“Eliana, take the seat beside mine.”

Before she could make her choice, Eli stood and pulled out the chair next to his.

She couldn’t refuse.

She had no choice but to walk over and sit down beside Eli. Unfortunately for her, her seat was opposite Maurice.

After all the guests had been seated, Inger stood up with a wineglass in her hand.

to clarify the misunderstanding

the wine in her glass

and she

out the words. Eliana kicked him

“Don’t talk nonsense.”

saying you haven’t forgiven me yet?” Eli raised

not. The situation has not been resolved, after all. You haven’t given it back. I’ll forgive you as soon

did you take something that belongs to Miss Pierce? You

hesitate to remove the chain with the ring

recognized his

was the person who had taken it. Maurice was so furious in

held the ring up and stared at Eliana seriously. “I will return my lucky ring to you, but only if

she would agree to anything

is

want you to be my

he would return the ring to Eliana. Her words before had convinced him. But he couldn’t pass up the chance to ask for a favor before

“Absolutely not!”

before Eliana

going to return to

voice was firm. He commanded everyone’s

think that’s true, Mr. Moran. If Eliana wanted to work for you,

inside her head. How do you know that she didn’t change her mind?”

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