Chapter 252

Naylor's voice carried just enough—loud enough for the two nearest tables to catch every word.

Almost in sync, heads turned toward Jarrod and Elodie, curiosity flickering openly

in their eyes.

Sylvie's expression shifted. She glanced down at Jarrod's wrist, noting the edge of his watch, then shot a sharp look at Elodie across the table.

So that's how it is...

Had Elodie really schemed this far?

himself looked rather conflicted. Matching couple watches? That was laying

couldn't help but tease,

"Mr. Silverstein and Ms. Thorne's watches-I've seen that design before. It's a limited edition for

"Oh, I'm sure it's just a fluke. Ms. Thorne must've picked it at random. Ms. Fielding probably owns

Elodie. She offered the group a faint, polite smile, letting

furrowing in concern as he sent

his tone meaningful. "Ms. Thorne, this little

about to interject, but Elodie acted first. With a calm, indifferent air, she unfastened the watch and slipped it into her purse. She had no interest in explaining herself, nor in playing along with

to respond to the banter. No matter how playful or curious the others seemed, Elodie

did Jarrod glance up, his dark eyes unreadable-no joy, no irritation, just the cool detachment

reaction, his own expression shifting as confusion crept in. She wasn't just refusing to explain—she wasn't acknowledging the

the chance to steer the conversation away, joking lightly, "It's purely coincidence. Mr. Silverstein's lovely companion is right here maybe we should be paying more attention

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