How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 287

Charlie looked over and waved Elodie over. "Come here. This is Eaton Aldridge- you've probably heard of him."

Of course Elodie recognized the man standing before her. She'd seen his face countless times in political briefings, international summits, and news about military affairs.

This was one of the country's top defense leaders.

No matter how calm and composed she tried to be, Elodie couldn't help but feel a flicker of surprise meeting someone of his stature.

She stepped forward and offered a polite, "Hello, I'm Elodie."

Eaton shook her hand, warm and relaxed, carrying none of the intimidating aura one might expect from someone in his position. "I know. Charlie's told me about you plenty of times. I finally get to meet the brilliant young lady he keeps mentioning."

Elodie glanced at Charlie.

He scowled, feigning gruffness. "Don't listen to him. This girl's got a rebellious streak a mile wide-I hardly ever bring her up."

Elodie could only smile wryly.

It was obvious Eaton and Charlie went way back. Both were always busy, so it was rare for them to actually sit down together like this.

"Have a seat, Elodie. Make yourself comfortable," Eaton said, his tone friendly and approving.

Elodie nodded quietly.

Eaton continued, "Your work on U.N2 has been a real breakthrough for our military technology. It's impressive to finally meet you in person-I didn't realize you were so young. You're living proof that science is the future."

Charlie took a sip of his drink before interjecting, "Don't let her get a big head over it."

Elodie let out a soft, helpless laugh.

Eaton ignored Charlie's teasing, his expression sincere. “I've read the two papers you published in the top aerospace journal a few years back. They're outstanding."

a prestigious journal-Elodie's reputation in the field

To have talent like this in the country was something to be proud

Elodie smiled faintly. "I got married not long after, so... priorities

straight-shooter, immediately added, "She's getting

Charlie that the divorce papers had already gone through; as

the time or place to get into the

heart rarely followed logic-being

reason for today's meeting. "You're a remarkable talent, Elodie. I sincerely hope you'll contribute your expertise to our national

project focused on urban security

top-tier technology

was a little taken aback, but answered quickly, "If there's

no small feat. Competition would be fierce, drawing companies from across the country, and the selection process

a call from VistaLink Technologies- something about a technical maintenance issue

comes

nodded with

her a

that, Elodie stood and

the private dining room, she

the direction

her well-they'd met at the Warwick

a key figure

dwell on it and

Klein, Eaton greeted him, “You're a bit late—she

seat and asked, "Who? Who was the

had eyed him

shot Charlie an indignant look. "You sly fox. Why didn't you tell me it was her? You did

known, he wouldn't have missed the meeting. He'd only come because Eaton had called for a dinner, and he happened to be