How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 236

Everyone present turned their heads to look.

Even Elodie paused for a moment, her gaze drawn to the entrance as a large group swept in. At the head was an elegant, imposing woman-her beauty sharpened by experience, her demeanor commanding.

No one had expected Lucinda to show up at Goldspire for an inspection.

Maurice and the others immediately straightened their postures.

Lucinda, having just flown in on short notice, hadn't anticipated running into Jarrod here either. Hearing the manager's words, she gave a simple, “Lead the way."

The manager gestured politely. "Mr. Silverstein and his party are in the dining room, along with Mr. Silverstein's girlfriend..."

Lucinda's steps barely faltered.

Her heels clicked against the floor as she approached-and then she saw Sylvie seated at Jarrod's side.

But almost at once, Lucinda noticed Elodie sitting not far away.

across

remained perfectly calm, as if there was nothing complicated

spoke up, greeting

others quickly followed

didn't force conversation with

exchange a word with anyone else

finally rose and followed Lucinda

As an outsider, he picked up on the undertones and turned to Sylvie. "Mrs. Silverstein and Ms.

barely knew Sylvie there hadn't

surely Mrs. Silverstein wouldn't be unhappy

nose and shot a glance

meanwhile, frowned and

gave no hint of any relationship with

coffee and replied, "It's not really the right occasion for formal

With so many people around, it made sense that Mrs. Silverstein wouldn't go out of her way to single

Still...