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.

come to my school? Go home! Don't embarrass me, okay? Don't you know today's full of important people? Why

She sounded almost desperate.

it wasn't just influential professionals who'd been invited; the school

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

bring Sylvie, not Elodie, so she'd have someone more

Who is she?"

pressed her lips together, then

blinked in surprise. "Your

arm and hurried away, not

thing. The entire encounter lasted less than a

retreat with a chilly gaze, not interested in

and asked, "Who

shook her head.

They headed inside together.

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

Jarrod and Sylvie, linking arms with them and beaming with pride. Elodie could faintly hear her calling Sylvie "sis-in-law" over and

ex-husband dotes on his darling like she's

there was a valuable connection to be made, Sylvie always had first

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