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

tone, offering a half-smile that was as much a probe as it was a pleasantry. "Mr. Sterling, everyone knows your engineers and technical staff at VistaLink Technologies are all graduates of the top schools. Their expertise isn't in question. But as far as I'm aware, Ms. Thorne only holds a bachelor's degree. If she's joining

much blood, sweat, and sleepless nights went into a project like this. Who would want to see an outsider

Sterling, you're seeking funding, and it's only natural that the team composition falls within the scope of our due diligence.

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.

Alexander said, his tone even but firm. "It's only natural to be cautious about investing. But Elodie's name is officially on

rather walk away from the deal than

widened in

All this for Elodie?

pass up a major investment, just like

it wasn't up to the investors to decide whether they still wanted in after questioning VistaLink Technologies' decisions. Alexander had

How impulsive!

son of the legendary Professor Charles Sterling-but she hadn't expected him to stand so firmly by Elodie's

meanwhile, let his gaze linger on Elodie for a few seconds.