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, indulgent smile tugging

"Of course."

gentlemanly grace.

two of them walked past

applause erupted behind

Jarrod, in full view of the crowd, escorted Sylvie onto the

couple-confident, inseparable. The students cheered

darted over, phone in hand, filming them from every angle. "Go,

the crowd, then turned to look at the man standing behind her. Their

guests just behind

you see? He's personally walking her up

privilege no one else

record—no scandals, nothing. When he falls for someone,

I were a guy, I'd fall for Sylvie too. She's gorgeous, successful, someone you'd be proud to

and snorted, murmuring to Elodie, "They should just

Elodie said nothing.

scenes like this didn't bother her.

sharp, persuasive, her poise and elegance on full

up, catching Jarrod's expression as he

quietly to

He nodded.

Sylvie wrapped up, Alexander took the stage as the headline speaker. He shared stories from the world of aerospace,

of the

Elodie scanned the crowd.

captivated-the

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