How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 292

Alexander found the whole thing rather curious.

He'd never met Watts before; their first encounter had been at the engagement party. Yet, Watts seemed remarkably interested in VistaLink Technologies.

"Maybe I'm just... exceptionally charming?" Alexander quipped, indulging in a rare moment of self-flattery.

Elodie ignored his little joke, cutting straight to the point. "Go on, then. It's always good to share ideas with other tech people."

With that, Alexander lowered his head and replied to Watts.

Afterward, he shifted his attention to Jarrod, discussing the finer details of their joint bid.

Alexander had expected Jarrod to be rather overbearing, the kind of man who wouldn't easily give up control. To his surprise, Jarrod was approachable throughout the conversation, agreeing to every one of VistaLink's requests without so much as a raised eyebrow.

Elodie understood why.

Jarrod didn't care about how much of the military project's profits Neural

Intelligence could claim this time. His real goal was to use this opportunity to launch Neural Intelligence into the broader market, to lay a solid foundation for its future.

He was thinking long-term for Sylvie.

Of course, after this project, whether Sylvie could lead Neural Intelligence to steady success with the path Jarrod had paved that was another matter altogether.

Elodie was just as decisive. She and Alexander went over the contract, adding clauses for breach of agreement and other related liabilities.

They wanted to make sure everything was airtight: every responsibility clearly defined, leaving no wiggle room for anyone to shirk their duties.

Once the bid proposal was ready, it was time for the military's bidding conference.

The event was to be held at the Eldermere Civic Procurement Center.

The weather was finally warming up.

business suit-fitted at the waist with a slight peplum, paired with a tailored

from all over the country

was, in every sense, a

quickly

was making his way in,

for the conference

essential personnel-no wonder there were security guards stationed at

caught sight of

nudge, and together, they

sharp edge he usually showed in public was softened here; it was clear he held her

"Mr. Aldridge, this is

his usual laid-back demeanor. "It's been

stature; only his father had regular dealings with such people. The last time Alexander had seen

grab a drink. VistaLink

helm, I can only imagine

your kind words," Alexander

Elodie smiled as well.

then, a commotion rippled through

the crowd, someone called out,

Alexander turned to look.

the entrance, Jarrod walked in side by side

from all over the country recognized him instantly and hurried

adept at handling these high- profile occasions; she slipped seamlessly into

noticed Elodie

her for a moment. Today, her attire was elegant yet striking; even in such a

shifted his gaze

hesitation, Jarrod led Sylvie through

greeted, as calm and collected

briefly,

the nation's tech industry. Many government projects had seen close collaboration with them. Their resources were

Eaton nodded. "Mr. Silverstein."