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?

watches? That was laying

couldn't help but tease, "Well, now,

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

fluke. Ms. Thorne must've picked it

She offered

the scene unfold, his brows furrowing in concern as he sent a worried glance Elodie's

"Ms. Thorne, this little misunderstanding is

frowned, about to interject, but Elodie acted first. With a calm, indifferent air, she unfastened the watch and slipped it into her purse. She

respond to the banter. No matter how playful or curious the others seemed, Elodie carried herself like an outsider, refusing to fan the

up, his dark eyes unreadable-no joy, no irritation, just the

crept in. She wasn't just refusing to explain—she wasn't acknowledging 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 to Ms. Fielding. Wouldn't want her feeling left out,

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