Chapter 107

Sylvie could see right through Esmeralda's veiled jab. Her brows drew together in irritation as she fixed the woman with a cold stare.

She was sure she'd never done a thing to provoke Esmeralda. But judging by Esmeralda's attitude, Elodie was probably behind this latest bit of drama.

Sylvie shot a glance at Elodie, who stood nearby, her expression betraying a flicker of impatience. Typical Elodie this was just another of her petty tricks, the kind that never quite managed to make an impact. If she couldn't compete in any other way, she'd resort to cheap schemes like these.

Grady, meanwhile, was genuinely curious about the question Esmeralda had raised. Given how fiercely Jarrod always stood up for Sylvie, one might assume they were together-except Grady couldn't recall Jarrod ever introducing Sylvie as his girlfriend.

So, was Jarrod simply pursuing her? Did that mean Grady still had a shot?

Naylor turned to Sylvie as well, clearly waiting for her answer.

tall, broad- shouldered figure stepped up beside her. Jarrod's gaze swept over Esmeralda, cool and unreadable, pausing for a split second on Elodie before he spoke, his tone detached. "If you're so curious about this, you can ask me directly. However I define her, that's what she

quickly as it

would he let her take the fall for it. Girlfriend, fiancée -whatever title he publicly claimed

scene, Jarrod would show her no mercy. He'd never been afraid of a public spat, especially now, with divorce proceedings underway. If anything,

attempt to slander Sylvie might spill

She'd never known what it was like to

stance. She glanced at Elodie, concern in her eyes

the spectacle. She'd stopped caring about this kind of scene a long time ago. Jarrod hadn't given a direct answer, but his protectiveness

but wonder if Jarrod had rejected Elodie's advances. As for Alexander... perhaps he still hadn't realized just how fickle Ms. Thorne could be. Elodie didn't bother arguing,

tugged Esmeralda's arm and

she walked away, giving no sign of anger, sadness, or joy. It was

lately she'd grown distant and calm. Maybe it started

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