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.

had a chance to speak to him directly.

discretion, and couldn't help but remark, "No wonder Mr. Sterling speaks so highly

an honor to finally

of them chatted, Jarrod and his group took notice.

help but wonder-what could Elodie possibly have to

good show," Maurice remarked with a smirk, glancing at Sylvie. "She doesn't understand policy, knows nothing about tech, and couldn't care less about the core of VistaLink Technologies. Yet here she is, chatting away with

accusing Elodie of

a low voice, she said to Jarrod, "It's a shame

faint, knowing smile. "If you

and her smile turned genuinely

a long, searching look, then

his finger along the rim of his teacup, recalling the recent

didn't come home

cooking for

barely called or texted

last. Some people act out because someone always indulges

always been sensible. In the end, she'd come back as if

matter?" he replied

aback, then

pamphlets introducing the various companies'

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

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