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

expression darkened. "What,

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

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

just about to say

eyebrow in greeting, then handed the first cup to Elodie. "Half sugar, no ice. Figured something warm would

it, finally letting a

them exchanged a

even more taken aback. Alexander was treating Elodie... remarkably well. Even with his busy schedule, he'd gone out of his way to get her coffee. He remembered her preferences, even paid

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

exchanging a glance

was clear: VistaLink Technologies wasn't

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

what happened with Sylvie yesterday, he'd finally realized what was really

who met his gaze,

arched an eyebrow. "Of course not, Mr. Whitaker.

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