How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Elodie paused for a split second when she heard the words "Mr. Silverstein's girlfriend."

So, he was willing to acknowledge his relationship within the company.

He would declare his love openly.

He would give Sylvie free rein to move about as she pleased at work.

He would make sure she felt safe and accepted.

To Jarrod, only Sylvie was worth all of this, wasn't she?

Esmeralda's smile was icy and insincere. "Girlfriend? So she's not even an employee at Nexus Analytics?"

Sylvie replied with a gentle smile, "Jarrod granted me special permission to train on-site at Nexus Analytics. I'm not officially on the payroll, but I'll be helping evaluate this project."

So, Elodie thought, if they were here to negotiate materials for manufacturing, Sylvie would be allowed to give her opinion too?

Elodie couldn't help but knit her brows.

Jarrod had given Sylvie so many exceptions.

She wasn't even an employee, yet she could come and go in the confidential sample rooms, review manufacturing and 3D model blueprints, and even participate in major production meetings?

Jason quickly clarified, "You both have nothing to worry about. Ms. Fielding is more than qualified. Mr. Silverstein said she can be briefed on all the particulars, and if anything goes wrong, he'll take full responsibility."

Esmeralda nearly laughed out of pure anger.

She was indignant for Elodie's sake!

and Jarrod was

Elodie said nothing.

think Jarrod was just cold and rigid, obsessed with rules-that's

wouldn't let her

to greet him at

her mention, even in passing, that he

let her anywhere near a Silverstein Group

the rules that mattered. It was that,

never as important to him as Sylvie was-Sylvie, who

you want to discuss the specs for the components," Sylvie said gracefully, "I'm afraid you'll need to wait a bit longer, Ms. Mercer. I have to

I show you both

Elodie could see how much Jason

the highest-ranking manager

seemed to surpass

Because Jarrod gave her

Sylvie didn't so much

confidence came from

hold back any longer; she

this high and mighty even in front of Jarrod's

VistaLink Technologies," Esmeralda said, her expression a mockery of a smile. "Since Ms. Fielding isn't officially employed here, you have no right to

privileges, but she was

her expression

honestly surprised-Esmeralda was a company owner, yet couldn't keep things

she let Elodie's words cloud her

VistaLink Technologies would