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

into the lounge and called for some tea. "Ms. Mercer, Ms. Thorne-good to see you both again. Why don't you have some tea while we wait, and we'll get started

straight

and head out

hesitated, forcing a smile. "I'm really sorry, but there's a bit of a situation. You probably know Ms. Fielding is heading this project now.

looked up, her eyes cool and

had been set

now they were

I have to ask-you've been with Nexus Analytics for ages. The company is filled with seasoned pros like

No objections at all?

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

his hand dismissively. "It's

the start: once the project wraps up, everyone

it's a chance to really

Elodie lowered her eyes, but couldn't help

opportunity to prove herself-while also smoothing things over

Sylvie's role now; there was nothing anyone