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,

before she could speak, Esmeralda's expression darkened. "What, your

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

a key project lead for VistaLink Technologies. Of course, it was a position given to

up, just about to say something, when Alexander walked

coffee. Spotting the two men, he raised an eyebrow in greeting, then handed the first cup to Elodie. "Half sugar, no ice. Figured something warm would

letting

exchanged a glance-a quiet, unspoken

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

courtesy. "I'm truly sorry. VistaLink Technologies just finalized a materials deal with another firm

exchanging a glance

message was clear: VistaLink Technologies

just one thing I don't quite understand-VistaLink Technologies isn't

what happened with Sylvie yesterday, he'd finally realized

Elodie, who met his gaze, her eyes cold and

arched an eyebrow. "Of course not,

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