Chapter 25: You're Gullible, Easy to Deceive

The two entered the elevator. Eliana pressed the floor button, and the red numbers began to flicker. Chase stood for a moment, his brow slightly furrowed, his jaw tightening. "What's wrong?" Eliana noticed the change in his expression. Chase's eyes darkened slightly. "Just a little itchy on my back." Eliana glanced at the three large bags he was holding, realizing he wouldn't be able to scratch his back. "Where? Let me help you." "Lower right side of my back," Chase said. Facing him, Eliana reached through his sports jacket, scratching him through the fabric. "Like this? Does that feel better?" Chase stood upright, his gaze falling on the woman in front of him. Her eyes were bright and crystal-clear when she looked up at him. "Yes, a bit more." With a ping, the elevator doors opened, and a young woman with her child entered. The child ran too fast and crashed into Eliana, pushing her forward. Eliana's body pressed against Chase's chest. Due to the height difference, her lips e