Chapter 247

Even though Neural Intelligence had burst onto the scene with impressive force, Elodie and Alexander kept their feet on the ground. They were practical-people needed motivation, after all. It was time to give the VistaLink Technologies team a little boost, something to lift spirits and steady the ship.

So, Alexander reserved a private room at the Nebula Bistro for that evening. He brought along the tech and project departments, intending to share a meal and talk through VistaLink's next steps.

The group arrived at Nebula Bistro in a boisterous wave. As Elodie stepped inside, her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen-surprised to see it was Jarrod, sending his first message since she'd gotten his number.

[Are you free the day after tomorrow? I'd like you to come with me to Raleigh's birthday dinner.]

Elodie's brows knit together reflexively.

Her grandmother had mentioned this event, wanting her and Jarrod to attend together. Elodie had assumed Jarrod would find a way to bow out gracefully- hadn't he handled it? If not, just what would they be, turning up "together"? Even before they'd filed for divorce, their marriage had been a well-kept secret. Now it would be even harder to explain.

all times, would raise eyebrows. And what were they supposed to say about their relationship? Jarrod

her thoughts; she'd paused and glanced back in

shook her head, deciding not to bother with the

toward their reserved

passed the second floor, they noticed a lively private party down the hall. Just as Elodie was about to ascend further with Esmeralda, a woman's startled voice

Selma standing nearby. At the same moment, Sylvie stepped out of the private room. Gone was her usual gentle smile-her expression had turned cold, almost

laugh, gesturing toward the private room. "We're celebrating-Sylvie's just

hear the smugness

family isn't exactly rolling

Elodie's defense, but she didn't bother responding. Deep down, she understood the hostility. Esmeralda's snide comments were for Elodie's sake-after all,

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