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.

flickering across her

glanced at Jarrod, only to see that he remained perfectly calm, as if there was nothing

Silverstein," Joseph spoke up, greeting

and the others quickly followed

address her directly. Lucinda gave a clipped nod. "I'm here for an inspection. Please, carry on." She didn't force conversation with Sylvie, simply letting her gaze sweep past. "Jarrod, come with me." Lucinda called, her eyes drifting briefly to Elodie as

didn't exchange a word with anyone else

and followed Lucinda out

who had never met Lucinda before, watched the exchange with interest. As an outsider, he picked up on the undertones and turned to Sylvie. "Mrs. Silverstein and Ms. Fielding

she barely knew

Sylvie was so outstanding; surely Mrs. Silverstein

his nose and

frowned and discreetly observed

unaffected. She gave no hint of any relationship with Lucinda, acting as if everyone else

composed sip of coffee and replied, "It's not really the right

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

Still...