How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 100

Elodie took Esmeralda's hand, her gaze cool and steady as she faced Grady. "We're here on behalf of Mr. Sterling."

Grady frowned, clearly skeptical. "Since when did Mr. Sterling become so casual -sending you two to an event like this, just for networking?" He understood Esmeralda well enough; she was known for little more than parties and pleasure. And her friend Elodie? What could she possibly bring to the table?

Elodie was well aware of Grady's low opinion of her, but she didn't bother to explain. She simply tightened her grip on Esmeralda's hand and steered her toward another section of the exhibition hall.

They brushed past a man coming from the opposite direction, almost shoulder to shoulder.

Naylor Whitaker's gaze lingered on Elodie's face for a few seconds before he moved on.

Grady noticed the look and stepped forward. "Mr. Whitaker, that's my sister. She tends to be a bit unpredictable, so I have to keep an eye on her and her friend. Don't want them causing any trouble."

"Both of them?" Naylor raised an eyebrow in mild amusement.

Before Grady could answer, a sudden commotion erupted from the main hall. Elodie noticed the shift in atmosphere and glanced over her shoulder.

anticipated guests, they were immediately surrounded

delicately through Jarrod's. She met the flurry of

and Sylvie caught sight

refusing to

to listen, their faces close. They

at Elodie's expression and couldn't contain her anger. "Honestly, if you didn't know better, you'd think she was already Mrs. Silverstein! Where does that leave you, Elodie? It's like Jarrod doesn't care about you

serene and unreadable. "It's fine. Let's go somewhere

her voice tight with frustration. "What does Jarrod even see in Sylvie? She acts like she's above everyone,

just in time to catch

Esmeralda and then at Elodie,

almost forgot-you're just as blind as the

"You-!" Grady's temper flared.

Ever since Esmeralda started hanging around with her, she'd

have quite a lot to say about Ms. Fielding. I'd like to know what makes you so confident. Is it your professional competence? Your education? Or are you just