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 her face at

glanced at Jarrod, only to see that he remained perfectly calm,

spoke

the others

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

didn't exchange a word with anyone

followed Lucinda

before, watched the exchange with interest. As an outsider, he picked up on the undertones and turned to Sylvie. "Mrs. Silverstein and Ms.

Silverstein had acted as if she barely knew Sylvie there

so outstanding; surely Mrs.

nose and shot a glance

and

hint of any relationship with Lucinda, acting as if

took a composed sip of coffee and replied, "It's

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

Still...