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.

looked over, prepared to

darkened. "What, your company can't

and Naylor with a level stare, her voice light but cold, "She's the project lead. Of course she has a say." Naylor frowned.

project lead for VistaLink Technologies. Of course, it was a position given to her, not earned in their eyes- but

say something,

eyebrow in greeting, then

letting

them exchanged a glance-a quiet, unspoken

aback. Alexander was treating Elodie... remarkably well. Even with his busy schedule, he'd gone out of his way to

Naylor were here, but he put on a show of courtesy. "I'm truly sorry. VistaLink Technologies just finalized a materials deal with

a glance with

clear: VistaLink Technologies wasn't

at Alexander. "Mr. Sterling, just one

yesterday, he'd finally realized what was

his gaze,

course not, Mr.