How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 193

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."

shoes, a faint,

"Of course."

arm with gentlemanly grace. Sylvie beamed

of them walked past

erupted behind

the sidelines as Jarrod, in full view of

inseparable.

in hand, filming them from every angle.

out into the crowd, then turned to look at the man standing behind her. Their eyes met, and

just behind

see? He's personally walking her up there-this is the real deal!

a privilege no

has always had a spotless record—no scandals, nothing. When he falls for someone, he really gives her

gorgeous, successful, someone you'd be proud

and snorted, murmuring to Elodie, "They should just give them the Best

Elodie said nothing.

like this didn't bother her. She could

was sharp, persuasive, her

as he watched Sylvie onstage, his eyes

quietly to Alexander, "You'll be up

He nodded.

from the world of aerospace, explained decades of progress, and offered

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

Elodie scanned the crowd.

audience was captivated-the response

finished, he advanced his slides to

interested, I'd be happy to

At that moment-

from the back rows rivaled

dark eyes locked onto

leads for VistaLink Technologies'

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