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

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

puzzled. "No need, let's get straight to the point. No sense

up quickly and head out to lunch with

project now. She's still over at The Silverstein Group, in a meeting with Mr. Silverstein. I'm afraid we'll

up, her eyes cool

meeting had been set

were being kept

pros like you. How come everyone's so willing to let a young newcomer swoop in and take charge

No objections at all?

her experience

his hand dismissively. "It's not

in charge might ruffle feathers, so he made it clear from the start: once the project wraps up, everyone who's worked on it gets the same recognition and bonuses as a

a chance

lead? That's just how the corporate world works-learn to be flexible. Elodie lowered her eyes, but couldn't help a faint, sardonic smile. She'd

to prove herself-while

question Sylvie's role now; there was nothing anyone could say behind her