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?”

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

tail me?” Ellis asked, cutting

remembering the favor Freya had asked a few days back—to keep an eye on Ellis, to make sure

the real reason, so he dodged. “Would you believe me if I said

“Yeah.”

“Really?”

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Ellis nodded, unruffled.

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

Freya, and that

eyes, and his lips curved into a faint, knowing smile. “This is about Freya, isn’t it?” he said, his voice low and

pivoted fast. “Why bring her into this? She’s got nothing to do with

same night?” Ellis countered, catching

she’s here?” Alan

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