How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 121

Alexander was genuinely surprised by how swiftly Jarrod had gotten wind of the

news.

He himself had only learned about it yesterday, yet Jarrod was already taking action.

Feigning ignorance, Alexander shook his head. "Nothing's set in stone yet. Mr. Silverstein, are you... looking to recommend someone?"

Jarrod's lips curled with a touch of aristocratic reserve. "As a matter of fact, I am."

Alexander didn't press further.

The answer was obvious.

He caught sight of Elodie standing a short distance away, and couldn't help but hesitate, as if there was something he wanted to say but didn't.

After all, everyone here had spent years maneuvering through the business world. How could he not see through Jarrod's real reason for showing up?

Clearly, Jarrod was here to seize the opportunity to ask about the nomination— nothing more.

Certainly not because Elodie was on his mind.

But Elodie felt no disappointment at all. She'd seen through this reality long ago.

Why would Jarrod suddenly change this year, after ignoring her for so many before? He'd only come because of Sylvie. If not for her, he wouldn't have bothered.

She walked over calmly. "Alex, thanks for helping out today."

cleared his evening for

out in a bit-there's a major international conference I can't miss. Will you

glanced at his watch, speaking in his usual unhurried tone. "Don't worry. I'll

his behavior

Jarrod a long, knowing look. "Of course.

nothing to

Once Alexander left,

the man beside her. Today, he'd chosen a suit that was markedly somber and formal, perfectly suited

seemed to radiate a magnetic

obvious Jarrod had changed

long, are you?" she guessed. He never had much

her a faint, teasing

was momentarily caught off guard. "No, I just thought you had

what else do you think I have to do?" He sipped his tea, looking at her through

Elodie fell silent.

no idea what

he skipping Selma's fireworks

she

today,

to have dinner with

the meal, Ivan answered

hear a woman's flirtatious voice on

from anyone at the table, coaxing the woman with practiced ease. "Yeah, I'll come by tonight. There are people around,

Rosemary glanced at Elodie.