How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 207

She simply thought that his affairs had nothing to do with her.

Some things were better kept to oneself, she believed.

Esmeralda looked surprised for a moment, but soon found herself swept up by Elodie's easygoing composure.

She nodded in agreement. "True. For most adults, dignity is just silence and indifference."

Elodie glanced at her watch.

"Wasn't your interview with Nexus Analytics scheduled for ten?" she asked.

Esmeralda nodded. "Yeah, Alex asked me to go with you."

Elodie didn't give it much thought and stood up. "Let's head over now and try to wrap things up early."

There was still a mountain of work left for the project, and every step needed careful oversight.

They arrived at the Nexus Analytics Building.

them was Jason, whom they'd met

Mercer, Ms. Thorne-good to see you both again. Why don't you have some tea while we wait, and we'll get

let's get straight to the point.

quickly and head out

situation. You probably know Ms. Fielding is heading this project now. She's still over at The

her eyes cool

had

were being kept

filled with seasoned pros like you. How come everyone's so willing to let a young newcomer swoop in and

No objections at all?

matter how talented Sylvie was, her experience still couldn't compare to veterans

her meaning and waved his hand

charge might ruffle feathers, so he made it clear from the start: once the project wraps up, everyone who's

it's a chance to really

be flexible. Elodie lowered her eyes, but couldn't help a faint, sardonic smile. She'd never

given Sylvie every opportunity to prove herself-while also smoothing things over

Sylvie's role now; there was