Chapter 101

Elodie immediately sensed Sylvie's gaze on her-warm, almost amused. That look made her feel exposed, as if a spotlight had landed on her in a darkened theater.

Across from her, Jarrod's face was as composed and inscrutable as ever, not a single trace of familiarity in his expression. He could have been a stranger.

She could feel the eyes of the room shifting toward them.

Elodie's lips curved into a faint, sardonic smile. "Well, since Ms. Fielding already has her white knight, I'm curious-what role is Mr. Mercer playing tonight?"

The comment left Grady visibly uncomfortable; his face tightened with embarrassment as he instinctively glanced at Sylvie.

He bristled, annoyed that Elodie was mocking him in public.

"A lapdog, obviously," Esmeralda interjected, offering no mercy. If Grady wanted to come after Elodie, Esmeralda would always take Elodie's side-especially when Grady was so obviously picking a fight.

Grady's face darkened a shade. "Esmeralda, that's out of line. I just admire Ms. Fielding. That's all."

Even Sylvie couldn't help but frown slightly.

this crowd. Instead, Elodie had smoothly deflected attention,

appreciate being lumped together with anyone. After all, no one could

to care. She

her coolly, his expression unchanged, but was that a hint of amusement flickering in

She'd just made the whole group uncomfortable, yet he wasn't upset.

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tugged Esmeralda away toward another

and turning to Naylor, who had been watching the scene with

polite smile. "Ms. Fielding, Mr. Silverstein, it's been some time." "When is Elias coming

"Elias Warwick is always off somewhere saving lives. Honestly, I have no idea. I'm left organizing these

Sylvie asked, curiosity piqued. She'd never

Warwick

She recalled Joseph mentioning Elias once, saying he was a close friend. She

Mr. Whitaker is busy, shall we take a

gestured for them to go

walked away, Grady glanced after Elodie and Esmeralda, his

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