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."

the younger crowd were none of his business. As an outsider, he knew better than

Sterling-would you happen to be free for lunch?

of nowhere, and Elodie

had the kind of relationship that called for friendly lunch

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 thought, Klein said, "If it's urgent, why don't we all go together? I

knowing smile touched Jarrod's lips. "If you don't mind, that would

for them to follow and led the

sharp look, her suspicions immediately taking shape. She was almost certain Jarrod wasn't really interested in lunch with her

knew that if he approached Klein directly,

would feel obliged to consider the company's interests

a clever bit of psychological maneuvering-Jarrod's real aim was

Neural Intelligence technically collaborated on certain government projects, all of the core technical work was handled by VistaLink. There was little real need for the two teams

was entirely

said nothing as she turned

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