How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 313

He hadn't seen Naylor around today, which left him more than a little frustrated- he really expected better. He'd planned to have Naylor join them for dinner, too.

Alexander, on the other hand, didn't object. "Of course. It would be an honor for VistaLink Technologies."

As he spoke, he glanced at Watts and offered a polite gesture: “Would Mr. Aldridge care to join us as well?"

Watts easily picked up on the formality. Taking the invitation at face value would only make things awkward. He played along, giving a brief chuckle. "I appreciate

it, but I have another engagement later. Let's catch up another time."

Just then, Elodie spotted Jarrod approaching with Sylvie in tow.

"Mr. Whitaker," Jarrod greeted Klein with a formal nod.

Klein merely returned the gesture, his expression unreadable. "Mr. Silverstein, you're here as well."

of his business. As an outsider, he knew better

Mr. Sterling-would you happen to be free for lunch? There are a few matters regarding Neural Intelligence

invitation came out of nowhere, and

hardly had the kind of relationship that called for friendly lunch

Klein, who hesitated. Truthfully, he'd been hoping to have lunch with Elodie himself-opportunities like this didn't come often. But Jarrod had brought up business, and after a moment's

Jarrod's lips. "If you

for them to follow

was almost certain Jarrod wasn't really interested in lunch

inviting her to lunch just moments ago. Jarrod knew that if he approached Klein

Technologies, Klein would feel obliged

psychological maneuvering-Jarrod's real aim was to

the core technical work was handled by VistaLink. There was little real need for the two teams to coordinate

move was

nothing as she turned away,

but frown herself. Elodie acting like she owned the place-did she really think Klein was here just for her?