How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Elodie arched an eyebrow. "A business trip?"

Alexander gave a low chuckle. "The Fairview Crossing Aerospace Technology Conference-held every two years. The big names are all there, from across the country and around the world, not to mention all the major investors. So, what do you say? Interested?"

Elodie knew about the conference. For nearly a decade, Fairview Crossing had hosted this event, now one of the most prestigious in the field. Only the best engineers and technical experts received an invitation-it was the place to learn, exchange ideas, and network.

Opportunities like this didn't come around often.

"I have a hunch my father might attend. Why not take the chance to talk to him? Today or tomorrow, let Esme help you pick out a dress-put it on the company card," Alexander said grandly.

At that, Esmeralda's earlier gloom evaporated. "Leave it to me! I guarantee you, Mr. Sterling's date will steal the show!"

Without hesitation, Esmeralda swung the car toward the largest shopping mall in the city.

But after combing through the racks, she was unimpressed. The most expensive dresses in the stores barely cost a few thousand, hardly worthy of Elodie, in her opinion.

After two hours of searching, Esmeralda made up her mind. She'd lend Elodie her own showstopper-the dress she'd just had shipped in from abroad.

She made the call, and soon the dress was on its way.

as morning mist, the fitted waistline accentuating every curve. Under the lights, it shimmered with understated elegance-no fussy embellishments, just

you. Wear it and be the star of the night!" Esmeralda beamed

knowing Esmeralda's personality,

Crossing, Alexander's assistant had already booked their

things, and when she found the fertility charm her great-aunt had given her, she paused for a moment

and Alexander flew out a day

staying at the Bvlgari, a five- star hotel,

did Elodie pull out her

someone greeted her. "Elodie? What are you doing

turned to see Maurice, dragging his suitcase

gave her a once-over, then nodded to

for industry giants; CEOs from major companies attended, too. With

Alexander replied with a polite

at Elodie. "Just

given it to Elodie, who barely

key members at VistaLink Technologies

is more than enough," Alexander replied airily,