How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 194

Sylvie's words were, in a way, perfectly reasonable.

After all, everyone at the table was a businessperson, and the investment world was known for its stringent and intricate project evaluations.

From her perspective, if VistaLink Technologies truly had the backing of someone as distinguished as Professor Charles Sterling, it would be a shame to let an unknown newcomer jeopardize the project's prospects.

Elodie met Sylvie's gaze with a cold, steady look, then calmly turned away.

"That's really an internal matter for VistaLink Technologies to worry about," she said, her voice cool and measured-devoid of any discernible emotion, yet cutting straight to the heart of the issue.

Sylvie hesitated, a flicker of surprise flashing across her eyes.

Even Jarrod, sitting across the table, watched Elodie's composed face with a look that was hard to decipher. He narrowed his eyes slightly but chose not to comment.

Grady and Naylor exchanged glances, both clearly caught off guard by how effortlessly Elodie had tossed the question back at them.

a little. Was this really the way to

technical staff at VistaLink Technologies are all graduates of the top schools. Their expertise isn't in question.

this. Who would want to see an outsider walk

and it's only natural that the team

the UN.2 defense project, which Elodie had co- developed, hadn't yet expired-still about six months to go. And yes, on paper, Elodie only had a bachelor's degree. No matter how much he vouched for her, people who already dismissed her as little more

name is officially on the team. If any of you have

he'd rather walk away from

eyes widened

All this for Elodie?

willing to pass up a major investment, just like

they still wanted in after questioning VistaLink

How impulsive!

Alexander a long, searching look. She'd always admired his capabilities—the best of his generation, son of the legendary Professor

on Elodie for a few seconds. The real issue