How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 190

She could tell at once-this woman had to be a member of the Global Horizons University Board.

Jarrod, ever composed, took the lead with introductions. "This is Ms. Thorne," he said, his tone smooth and unhurried. "She works closely with Mr. Sterling at VistaLink Technologies."

Felicity's eyes lit up with sudden understanding.

Elodie set down her laptop and offered a polite nod. "Hello, I'm Elodie."

Felicity found herself instantly drawn to the girl's calm, self-possessed presence-

a quiet confidence that left a strong first impression.

Just then, Sylvie finished her conversation with Octavia and walked over.

Having missed Felicity's words, she slipped her arm through Jarrod's with effortless grace and greeted Felicity with poise. "President Warwick, it's a pleasure. I'm Sylvie."

She managed her entrance without so much as glancing at Elodie.

turned her gaze away, her eyes frosted with

the incident at the hospital, she'd lost any interest in putting on a friendly

and Felicity decided to let the earlier awkwardness

compliment took her aback. She hadn't expected

tone light. "You're too kind, Mrs.

to attend to. "Please, everyone-take your

Just then, Alexander returned.

recognized more and more

and Naylor arrived together and took their seats, followed

She focused on reviewing her

the evening's most influential guests were Alexander and Naylor. Their seats were clustered together, and as they waited for the event to begin, casual conversation naturally

to Alexander. "Mr. Sterling, will you be discussing your new initiative tonight? I've heard from Mr. Patrick in the government that the core focus is a breakthrough in

tech still has some catching up to do, especially in engine

and knew the technological gap

for any other team of engineers to achieve such a leap on their own. If VistaLink truly had such a genius on staff, how could they have stayed so under the radar? "Mr. Sterling, care to give us a sneak peek?" Grady chimed in, clearly intrigued. Naylor joined

wasn't ready to reveal too much just