Elodie finally looked up.

A thunderous round of applause broke out as a tall figure strode in briskly from the side entrance.

When she realized it was Dr. Charlie himself, Elodie immediately sat up straighter in her seat. Her palms grew damp with a nervousness she couldn't quite put into words.

He actually showed up.

As Dr. Charlie passed by, he glanced in Elodie's direction, then turned away with

a look of disappointment, saying nothing.

A bitter smile flickered across Elodie's face.

She understood how he must feel.

With Dr. Charlie seated, Elodie couldn't help but glance over-he'd chosen the seat right next to Jarrod.

Sylvie was there too, introducing herself with poise and shaking the doctor's hand.

Elodie was surprised.

All around her, people were whispering.

"I can't believe Dr. Charlie actually came. Wasn't there a rumor he wouldn't show up?"

replied in a hushed voice. "But word is, Mr. Silverstein donated twenty million to the

field. Of course

money on her like it's nothing! Twenty million, just like that. I've never heard of him treating any woman so well, at least

of envy and amazement rippled through the

Elodie heard every word.

eyes,

just to bring Dr.

remembered how her grandmother once ran an upscale vintage hotel, which struggled for years with financial troubles. Back then, Jarrod had never offered to

had no choice but to sell it off a couple

anymore, the contrast now was painfully stark. Elodie gave

the symposium was

to move the event to the evening

already restless, tugged Elodie to her feet. "Come on, let's go meet my stubborn old

caught. She'd be lying if she said she

her toward Dr. Charlie, stopping just a few

Elodie hesitated.

"Doctor, do

toward Elodie and snorted. "Is there anyone here who doesn't want to talk to me? I've got to deal with half the

he strode

Elodie wasn't surprised.

chance. Years ago, he'd had high hopes for her, even reserved a spot for her in his graduate program. But she'd turned it down for marriage. After everything

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