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?"

either, but she decided it didn't matter. A little extra luck never

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no time, hugging Elodie and flashing a

Elodie set the

scene unfold-from the moment Elodie walked in

up with flowers? Don't

Alexander had sent

everything too. When Elodie came in holding the flowers, she seemed genuinely

to Maurice's speculation,

at Elodie, then looked

moment, Maurice's mind wandered, and he let out a low chuckle. "Knowing Elodie, maybe she brought them herself. Trying to get your attention, show you

Elodie hadn't orchestrated that scandal years ago, hadn't called in the press and forced the issue—maybe things would

this, Jarrod shot Maurice a dry look. "You ever think of writing soap

sarcasm.

and slid naturally onto the sofa beside Jarrod. "What

nose sheepishly. "Nothing,

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