How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 193

They wanted Jarrod to accompany her onstage.

That would change everything.

Jarrod was already at the top of the city's social hierarchy-his presence beside Sylvie wouldn't just be support; it would elevate her status in front of everyone.

The room was packed with C-suite executives from the biggest corporations.

Witnessing this scene firsthand, no one would dare underestimate Sylvie after tonight. Doors would swing wide open for her in every circle.

Even Alexander frowned, glancing at Elodie beside him.

If Jarrod really did that, how would it be any different from publicly announcing his relationship with Sylvie?

Elodie returned his look with calm, unruffled eyes.

-it doesn't matter.

By now, she understood just how much Jarrod valued Sylvie, how deeply he cherished her. Nothing about his actions surprised her anymore.

Seeing that Elodie no longer cared about such things, Alexander finally relaxed a little.

Sylvie turned to Jarrod. "Jarrod?"

He checked his watch, a hint of regret in his eyes as he leaned in and said softly,

"I have a call coming in soon-international, can't reschedule. You go ahead."

Sylvie felt a brief pang of disappointment.

But thinking it over, it made sense. Jarrod's work was relentless; he'd often have to take long conference calls even in the middle of dinner.

She smiled. "Then, can you at least walk me up there?"

She gestured down at her stilettos. "These are murderously high—and a little slippery."

dropped to her shoes, a faint,

"Of course."

gentlemanly grace. Sylvie beamed and slipped

them walked past

erupted

in full view of the crowd, escorted

couple-confident, inseparable.

in hand, filming them from every

turned to

behind Elodie

personally walking her up

no one

has always had a spotless record—no scandals, nothing. When he falls for someone, he really gives her everything. That's the kind of man who makes

successful, someone you'd be

should just give

Elodie said nothing.

like this didn't bother her. She could

undeniable-her presentation was sharp, persuasive, her poise and elegance

up, catching Jarrod's expression as he watched Sylvie onstage,

said quietly to Alexander, "You'll

He nodded.

the world of aerospace, explained decades of progress, and offered the kind of career advice the students would remember

the end, he highlighted some of the innovative features in VistaLink

Elodie scanned the crowd.

audience was captivated-the response was

his slides to

anyone's interested, I'd be happy to discuss more. VistaLink Technologies is always looking to build deeper

At that moment-

applause from the back rows rivaled a rock

locked onto the big screen behind

leads for VistaLink Technologies' new initiative flashed