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?"

hushed voice. "But word is, Mr. Silverstein donated twenty

this field. Of

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.

her eyes, thinking it

twenty million just to

how her grandmother once ran an upscale vintage hotel, which struggled for

choice but to sell it off a

it shouldn't have mattered anymore, the contrast now

seven, the symposium was winding

time to move the event to

"Come on, let's go meet my stubborn old

She'd be lying if she said

led her toward Dr. Charlie,

Elodie hesitated.

he addressed him, "Doctor, do you have

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

he strode

Elodie wasn't surprised.

talent and was willing to give young people a chance. Years ago, he'd had high hopes for her, even reserved a spot for her in his graduate program. But she'd turned

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