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.

surprise flickering across her face at this unexpected

he remained perfectly calm, as if there was nothing complicated

spoke up, greeting

and the others quickly

her head politely to Lucinda but didn't 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

didn't exchange a word with anyone else

finally rose and followed Lucinda out

Lucinda before, watched the exchange with interest. As an outsider, he picked up

Silverstein had acted as if she barely knew Sylvie there hadn't been any particular

was so outstanding; surely Mrs. Silverstein wouldn't be

rubbed his nose and shot a glance

and

of any relationship with Lucinda, acting as if everyone else in the room

Naylor's question, Sylvie took a composed sip of coffee and replied, "It's not really the

that Mrs. Silverstein wouldn't

Still...