Elodie wasn't feeling well.

Her condition had already been unstable, and she'd pushed herself to prepare for this evening's gala-only for Jarrod to show up with Sylvie and throw her completely off balance.

A feverish heat crept through her body. She fumbled in her purse for her

medication and swallowed two pills without thinking, hoping to stifle the pain twisting in her abdomen.

She wasn't sure how much time had passed when she finally noticed Alexander's second call lighting up her phone.

"Alex?"

"Where are you?"

Elodie glanced at her reflection in the mirror; she looked pale, almost sickly. "Outside. I'll be back in a minute."

"There's a discussion panel starting can you join us here?"

"Sure, I'm coming now."

She dabbed on a bit more makeup, making sure she looked presentable before stepping out.

Mr. Patrick, the central figure of tonight's discussion, was already there when Elodie arrived. Jarrod and Sylvie were deep in conversation with him, laughing as if they'd known each other for years.

Elodie made her way to Alexander's side. As soon as there was an opening, Alexander led her over to Mr. Patrick.

to speak to him directly. Alexander leaned in and murmured

he looked at Elodie. "So you're " He quickly reined in his surprise, remembering discretion, and couldn't help but remark, "No wonder Mr. Sterling speaks so highly of Ms. Thorne. I

"It's an honor to finally

and his group took notice. Sylvie cast several curious

Elodie possibly have to talk about with

smirk, glancing at Sylvie. "She doesn't understand policy, knows nothing about tech, and couldn't care

She understood Maurice's implication—he was accusing Elodie of imitating her, trying to emulate her easy rapport with

she said to Jarrod, "It's a shame Mr. Charles couldn't make it

knowing smile. "If you want it,

and her

a long, searching look, then turned to Jarrod. "Don't you think

finger along the rim of his teacup, recalling the recent

didn't come home

cooking for

barely called or

would last. Some people act out because

was different. She'd always been sensible. In the

it matter?"

was taken aback, then

various companies'

with Elodie when someone turned to her and asked, "Ivan-Mr. Harcourt is

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