How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 215

But businessmen always have to weigh their own interests.

If there's something worth fighting for, you fight for it.

"Mr. Sterling said they already have a more suitable candidate," Elodie said coolly. "Thank you for considering us."

Just yesterday, Alexander had mentioned TerraCore Technologies had expressed interest. But honestly, they weren't about to partner with a company whose leadership clearly had bias against them.

A polite refusal was the best approach.

Naylor clearly hadn't expected Elodie to speak up.

He suddenly chuckled, glancing at Esmeralda with a mock playfulness. "Ms. Mercer, I didn't realize your friend Ms. Thorne had such influence-she can speak on behalf of all of VistaLink Technologies now?"

Grady turned to Elodie as well, seizing the chance to pile on. "Ms. Thorne, would you mind getting us some water?"

Serving guests-pouring drinks, playing hostess-that's what they thought Elodie should be doing. Not throwing her weight around just because she was close to Esmeralda and Alexander.

over, prepared

Esmeralda's expression darkened. "What, your company

"She's the project lead. Of course she has a say." Naylor frowned. He could tell

given to her,

stood up, just about to say something, when

then handed the first cup to

it, finally letting a faint, genuine smile

two of them exchanged

Even with his busy schedule, he'd gone out of his way to get her coffee. He remembered her preferences, even paid attention

knew why Grady and Naylor were here, but he put on a show of courtesy. "I'm truly sorry. VistaLink Technologies just finalized a materials deal with another firm in renewable energy. Looks like we'll have to pass this time.

a glance with

was clear: VistaLink

paused and looked at Alexander. "Mr. Sterling, just one thing I don't quite understand-VistaLink Technologies isn't rejecting TerraCore Technologies because of any

he'd finally realized what was

glanced at Elodie, who met his gaze, her eyes

course