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. Alexander leaned in and murmured something in Mr.

"So you're " He quickly reined in his surprise, remembering discretion, and couldn't

politely. "It's an honor

group took notice. Sylvie cast several

could Elodie possibly have to talk about

policy, knows nothing about tech, and couldn't care less

nothing. She understood Maurice's implication—he was accusing Elodie of imitating her,

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

knowing smile. "If you want it, there'll be another

and her smile turned

of unease. He gave Elodie a long, searching look, then turned to

rim of his teacup, recalling the

come home

stopped cooking

barely called

last. Some people act out

the end, she'd come back as

it matter?" he replied

aback,

various companies' core technology projects-including

had been speaking quietly with Elodie when someone turned to her and asked,

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