Chapter 1111:

They met at a cozy restaurant, the kind with soft lighting and warm vibes.

At first, they kept things light, chatting about nothing serious over drinks.

Soon, Alan leaned forward, curiosity in his eyes.

“So, what’s this about, man?”

Ellis met his gaze steadily. “You didn’t buy what I told you the other night, did you?”

“Huh?” Alan’s face was a picture of confusion.

“You think I’m stepping out on Freya, don’t you?” Ellis asked, his voice smooth as he sat there, sharp in his tailored suit.

“Why would I think that?” Alan blinked, thrown off balance. “You said the woman you met that day was the designer working on the rings. You cleared it up—why would I doubt you?”

eyes locked onto Alan’s, searching for a crack in his story. Alan just looked more puzzled, like he was trying to solve a

me, why have someone tail me?” Ellis asked, cutting straight to the point, as he

asked a few days back—to keep an eye on Ellis, to make

off guard. He couldn’t spill the real reason, so he dodged. “Would you believe me if I said I

“Yeah.”

“Really?”

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Ellis nodded, unruffled.

doubting you. I took your word for it.” Alan hadn’t expected to get caught like this. “But I can’t tell you why I

truth would mean betraying Freya, and that was a line

faint, knowing smile. “This is about Freya, isn’t it?” he said, his voice

bring her into this? She’s got nothing

that same night?” Ellis countered, catching Alan’s stunned

she’s here?” Alan pressed, fishing

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