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

was a big day for VistaLink Technologies, after all.

wasted no time, hugging Elodie and

snapped the photo, then Elodie set the flowers

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

flowers?

Alexander had sent

Jarrod lounged on a sofa, having witnessed everything too. When Elodie came in holding the flowers, she

to Maurice's speculation,

armrest. He glanced at Elodie, then looked

a moment, Maurice's mind wandered, and he let out a low chuckle. "Knowing Elodie, maybe she brought

wondered-if Elodie hadn't orchestrated that scandal years ago, hadn't called in the press and forced the issue—maybe things would have turned out

dry look. "You ever

the sarcasm.

then, Sylvie strolled over and slid naturally onto the sofa beside Jarrod. "What

his nose sheepishly.

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