Chapter 299

Elodie really liked the bouquet of tulips.

Back when she used to take care of her own place, she loved stopping by the florist for fresh flowers, arranging them in a vase to brighten up the house and give it that little spark of ceremony.

Clearly, the organizers of this high-end resort event had put some thought into things-sending flowers as a congratulatory gesture.

She cradled the bouquet as she stepped into the main hall.

Across the room, she spotted Alexander and Esmeralda waving her over.

When Elodie reached them, Esmeralda's eyes widened at the flowers in her arms. "Those are gorgeous! Who gave them to you?"

Elodie glanced around-Joseph was nowhere in sight-before answering, "The resort staff, I think. Didn't they give you guys any?"

Esmeralda immediately pouted. "Seriously? How could they just forget about us!"

Alexander, curious, brushed his fingers over a tulip petal. "All the centerpieces tonight are lilies. Why'd they give you tulips?"

she decided it didn't matter.

VistaLink Technologies, after all. He lifted his phone. "Let's get a picture together for the

and flashing a bright smile

the photo, then Elodie

had watched the entire scene unfold-from the moment Elodie walked

"Showing up with flowers? Don't tell me

Alexander had

having witnessed everything too. When Elodie came in holding the flowers, she seemed genuinely happy-she really did seem

to Maurice's speculation, just

then looked away,

she brought them herself. Trying to get your attention, show you she's still in

he wondered-if Elodie hadn't orchestrated that scandal years ago, hadn't called in the press and

Jarrod shot Maurice a dry look. "You

the sarcasm.

slid naturally onto the sofa beside Jarrod.

his nose

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