Chapter 448

Miss Pierce? What are you doing here?” Harriet asked, sounding very unfriendly.

Eliana had not fully recovered from the shock yet. She replied in a daze, “I’m here for dinner.”

When Harriet saw Eliana’s pale face, she already knew what was going on.

She didn’t blame Eliana for skipping work. Instead, she said kindly, “Miss Pierce, you’ve worked hard

today, and you must be very tired. I’ll treat you to dinner. But please, don’t disturb us, okay?”

Eliana pursed her lips tightly. Harriet’s words were very clear. How could she not understand what

Harriet meant?

Harriet just wanted to drive her away.

It didn’t matter. She didn’t want to stay here anyway.

“Don’t worry. I don’t intend to disturb you and Mr. Moran. I’m about to leave, but you are blocking my

way,” Eliana said.

Then she walked out of the private room without looking back.

Maurice sat in his seat the whole time and didn’t say a word. Even when he saw Eliana leave in a

hurry, he didn’t show any intention of chasing after her.

Harriet was secretly surprised.

Was Maurice really not interested in Eliana anymore? Otherwise, how could he let her leave just like

that?

She said cautiously, “Mr. Moran, Miss Pierce seems to have misunderstood something. Aren’t you

going to explain to her?”

“When do I need to explain things to her?”

Maurice looked indifferent. It was as if he didn’t care about what had happened just now.

Harriet returned to her seat with a smug smile.

She believed all along that she would be the final winner.

Maurice pointed at the ring box on the table and said indifferently, “That’s my grandpa’s gift for you.

Take it.”

But much to his surprise, Harriet pushed the ring box back.

“No, I can’t take this. I’ll wait until you are willing to give me a ring yourself.” Harriet’s eyes shone with

confidence.

Maurice just looked at her coldly and did not respond.

She had not let go of her delusions of getting him.

Since Maurice remained silent, the two of them just ate quietly.

Harriet pretended to be casual and said, “This ring must be precious. But I heard that you have a family

heirloom which is also a ring. It went missing before, and now it has been found again. Is it true?”

“Enough, Harriet. You are already crossing the line,” Maurice interrupted her coldly, putting down his

knife and fork. “I’m full. Enjoy yourself.”

He then stood up and left without hesitation.

Harriet watched his receding figure, feeling at a loss.

Even without Eliana, he wouldn’t take a second look at her. He wouldn’t even answer such a simple

question from her.

She couldn’t help wondering what Eliana had that she didn’t have.

When Nicole saw Eliana walk out of the private room absentmindedly, she immediately walked up to

Eliana and patted her on the shoulder.

“Eliana, what happened? Are you okay?” she asked.

It was only then that Eliana sobered up. “Nothing. I’m fine. Where is Lucia?”

Nicole looked at her suspiciously and replied, “She went to the restroom.”

Eliana forced a smile and said, “Nicole, I suddenly remember that I still have something to do in the

company. I have to go now.”

Of course, Nicole didn’t buy Eliana’s alibi. She said worriedly, “I’ll go with you. I can drive you back to

the company.”

Eliana shook her head firmly. “No, it’s okay. I’ll go to the restroom to find Lucia first. I’ll take her with

me.”

Nicole knew that she couldn’t persuade Eliana, so she had to let her go. “Okay, be careful then.”

Eliana nodded and walked to the restroom to find Lucia.

After she left, Nicole lost the appetite to eat too. At this moment, Esteban called.

“Hey, Nicole! You have an important commercial to shoot tomorrow. Come back quickly after dinner.”

“Okay, I’m going back now.”

After hanging up the phone, Nicole prepared to leave.

When she walked to the door of the restaurant, she saw two people coming in.

At this moment, the whole world seemed to freeze.

She just looked straight ahead and couldn’t take the next step.

The person who arrived was Wyatt. He was with his mother, Dora Todd.