Chapter 289

Other than the familiar scent of his cologne, Elodie caught the faintest trace of women's perfume clinging to the jacket.

Most likely, another woman had worn it before her, or at least brushed against it.

Her expression grew colder. Without a second thought, she shoved the jacket back into the crook of Jarrod's arm.

"Thanks, but I don't need it."

Her movements were crisp and decisive, not bothering to disguise her distance or rejection.

Jarrod didn't seem the least bit bothered. It was almost as if he'd anticipated Elodie's reaction all along. He draped the jacket back over his arm with an easy grace, unphased by her attitude.

Casually, he said, "The military's procurement tender-VistaLink Technologies is putting in a bid, aren't they?"

Elodie paused.

So Jarrod knew about that, too.

understands how fierce the competition will be

exactly are you suggesting, Mr. Silverstein?" Elodie cut in, her voice calm

studied her cool, distant expression, a faint smile tugging at his

innovative tech development, while we'll

Understanding dawned on Elodie.

drape his jacket over her shoulders in a show of concern. So, he wasn't just being friendly. He was

first big break

told, a joint bid was a solid, pragmatic strategy-Jarrod was right about that, and time was running short. Even if VistaLink Technologies

had timed his proposal

alone to command; she had no intention of making unilateral

prototype room,

found Jarrod

nothing awkward had ever happened between them,

to become his student—I'll do my best to get in. But right now, I'm focused on

tone was warm and sincere, clearly eager to

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