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?

couple watches? That was laying it on a bit

help but tease, "Well, now,

Silverstein and Ms. Thorne's watches-I've seen that design before. It's a limited edition for couples, though they do

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

had no choice but to rein in her annoyance toward Elodie. She offered the group a faint, polite

his brows furrowing in concern as he sent a

tone meaningful. "Ms. Thorne,

it into her purse. She had no interest in explaining herself, nor in playing along with the teasing about her

curious the others seemed, Elodie carried herself like an outsider, refusing to fan the flames or use the situation

did Jarrod glance up, his dark eyes unreadable-no

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

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 to Ms.

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