How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

She didn't pay it any mind.

Throughout the meal, Alexander was attentive to Elodie-handing her ingredients, passing her various skewers, even using scissors to cut her steak into bite-sized pieces. Whenever she needed a napkin, he'd have one ready before she could even ask.

Everyone at the table noticed his care.

He was practically doting on her.

Even Sylvie raised her eyebrows, shooting Alexander a few extra glances, then eyeing Elodie with mild curiosity.

What was so special about Elodie that Alexander treated her like this?

Most people at the table caught on to the situation.

Jarrod, for his part, remained perfectly impassive, his cool demeanor giving nothing away. It was as if he was completely oblivious.

Maurice took a swig of beer, smirked, and leaned in to murmur to Jarrod and the others, "Elodie's not as innocent as she looks. She's clearly using Mr. Sterling to get your attention."

"She's pulling out all the stops to show she's popular with men-classic tactics to win a guy back," Maurice teased, a crooked grin on his lips.

let out a soft,

he gave no sign. He didn't spare a single glance in Elodie's direction,

frowned ever

pretty enough, but it's a shame about her character. If she

dull, never jokes

eat?" Joseph suddenly cut in, handing Maurice two skewers of grilled

shifted Maurice's attention back to

over at Alexander, who was pouring Elodie a glass of orange juice, and struck up a conversation. "VistaLink Technologies is really making a

smile. "We're doing alright. The drone industry is booming, and I'm just lucky to be riding the

The market's huge, nowhere near saturated. The U.N2 system you developed five years ago is still a benchmark. I imagine you must be working on even more advanced projects now." Jarrod's eyes glinted with a subtle, razor-sharp smile. "When the time comes, I hope you'll consider partnering with The Silverstein Group first. We

flicker of emotion crossed

glanced at

hand-he'd just recruited Elodie for VistaLink Technologies and already had new projects underway,

had no idea that Elodie was

steering the conversation toward

technical, and Elodie, growing interested, leaned in to whisper a new