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 to

Esmeralda's expression darkened. "What,

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

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

say something, when

carrying two cups of coffee. Spotting the two men, he raised an eyebrow in greeting, then handed the first cup to Elodie. "Half

letting a faint, genuine

two of them exchanged a glance-a quiet,

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

always diplomatic, always played the part. He 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

message was clear: VistaLink

paused and looked at Alexander. "Mr. Sterling, just one thing I don't quite understand-VistaLink Technologies

he'd

glanced at Elodie, who met his gaze, her eyes cold

eyebrow. "Of course not,

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