How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 166

Jarrod was a cautious man. If the divorce paperwork wasn't finalized, he'd never let the news slip-

Because Jarrod simply wouldn't allow Sylvie to leave anyone with ammunition against her before she was securely in her new role.

When you truly love someone, you think of everything for them.

Ivan regarded him with a sly, teasing grin. "Mr. Silverstein, when the time comes, you'd better invite me to your wedding."

Jarrod's gaze lifted, but his expression barely changed.

Maurice chuckled, making sure the banter didn't die. "Absolutely. Wouldn't miss it for the world."

Elodie stood up.

She didn't want to watch this picture-perfect camaraderie any longer.

Esmeralda rose to follow her.

Elodie checked her watch; the dinner had about half an hour left.

That was all the time she had left to find Fergus.

"Esme, I'll check with the guest list at the front desk. Could you look around the other side of the hall?"

"Sure thing," Esmeralda replied.

whether a guest named Fergus was

said the guest

were in a difficult

dinner was hosted by the Jett family. Ivan was soon to be their son- in-law, and his word carried weight. If she could get the guest list from him, it would be much

She hesitated.

urgent and pressing. In the end, she made her way back toward

you meet me by the side hall

He didn't reply.

she went to

today's radiation treatment. She'd thrown up twice, her immune system was shot, and she had a chill she couldn't

She didn't wait long.

a cigarette perched between his lips. His gaze

Elodie wore thick coats, hiding her figure. But tonight, she was dressed

were exposed, skin pale and delicate. The fabric hugged her curves, accentuating her femininity in a way that

far more alluring now than she'd been

He knew exactly why.

the last few years being cherished-perhaps

storm flashing in his eyes before he

was smiling, but she could

pulled her shawl tighter around her shoulders. "Could you give me the guest list for tonight's

exhaled a cloud of smoke. "Is that