CHANCES: PART I

Cris took every chance he could get to find out more information about the girl. However, the girl was too smart for him to break. She would avoid answering the question truthfully which made things fun for the man. He couldn't explain why, but he could easily distinguish if the girl was lying or telling the truth. But, he couldn't tell how he knew about it. No matter how much she observes the girl's manner, there was no sign of how he knew that she was lying. 

Long appeared from the direction of the kitchen and said, "Young Miss, your meal is ready." 

Since Elizabeth was amongst her guards, she didn't act like a master and servant towards them. Some of the guards were present as they all seated down to join her for her meal. 

Cris, who was invited seated next to the girl as he thought it was the safest seat in the table.