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 him directly. Alexander

moment 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 must admit, I failed to see

politely. "It's an honor to finally

of them chatted, Jarrod and his group took notice. Sylvie

possibly have to talk about with Mr.

on a 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 Mr.

Elodie

voice, she said to

smile. "If you want

understood his meaning, and her smile turned genuinely

He gave Elodie a long, searching look, then turned

the rim of his teacup, recalling the

come home as

cooking for

barely called or texted

he doubted this phase would last. Some people

been sensible. In the end, she'd come

it matter?" he replied

was taken aback, then fell

various companies'

to her and asked, "Ivan-Mr. Harcourt is your brother, isn't he,

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