How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 189

Alexander was an alumnus of Global Horizons University. As an honored

graduate, he had been invited back to give a speech to the soon-to-be graduates of the senior class.

Coincidentally, VistaLink Technologies' new project was about to launch, and this phase required attracting investors. The university event would draw plenty of influential figures from the investment world-a perfect opportunity for publicity and funding.

As a main force behind the project, Elodie would, of course, accompany Alexander.

Global Horizons University was the top-ranked international school in Eldermere, a place where every student was either wealthy or well-connected. Elodie hadn't graduated from here herself, but she'd visited twice-for Octavia's parent-teacher conferences.

Alexander's car rolled through the grand gates of the campus. As they stepped out, clusters of seniors were already heading into the auditorium.

Alexander, renowned in the aerospace field, hadn't even closed the car door before people approached, eager to exchange pleasantries.

Elodie stood quietly to the side. She was just about to climb the steps when-

"Elodie?" Octavia spotted her from across the courtyard and ran over, surprise written all over her face. "What are you doing here?"

Elodie turned, her expression cool and silent.

Don't embarrass me, okay?

She sounded almost desperate.

invited; the school had also asked students'

Elodie have to show for herself? No fancy degrees, no impressive skills just a life spent managing a household. If anyone asked, Octavia hated having to admit Elodie was her

brother had promised her he'd bring Sylvie, not Elodie, so she'd have someone more presentable at

you know her? Who is she?" A nearby

her lips together, then

surprise.

Octavia grabbed her friend's arm and hurried away, not caring

The entire encounter lasted less than a

retreat with a chilly gaze, not interested

asked, "Who

shook her head.

They headed inside together.

her seat, Elodie noticed Jarrod and Sylvie surrounded by a small crowd on the other side of the hall. It wasn't surprising to see Jarrod at

who'd been complaining about Elodie a moment ago, now dashed over to Jarrod and Sylvie, linking arms with them and beaming with pride. Elodie could faintly hear her calling Sylvie "sis-in-law" over and

clicked his tongue. "Your ex-husband dotes on his darling like

there was a valuable connection to be made, Sylvie always