A Taste of Trust

If you wanted people to trust you, you had to show some sincerity.

The best way? Start with food.

Maya swallowed hard. She was about to refuse, even though it would be difficult. But then she noticed something. Across from Elora, another set of utensils sat neatly on the table.

If no one else lived in this villa, then it must have been prepared for her.

Sure enough, Elora spoke the next second. "I