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.

was Jason, whom they'd met

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

let's get straight to the point. No sense wasting

finish up quickly and head out

situation. You probably know Ms. Fielding is heading this project

looked up, her

had been set

now they were being kept

for ages. The company is filled with seasoned pros like you. How come everyone's so willing to let a young newcomer swoop

No objections at all?

how talented Sylvie was, her experience still couldn't

his hand dismissively. "It's

made it clear from the start: once the project wraps up, everyone who's

Fielding, it's a chance to really shine. Everyone

lead? That's just how the corporate world works-learn to be flexible. Elodie lowered her eyes,

to prove herself-while also smoothing things over

there was nothing anyone could say behind