How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 314

Watts was in a good mood. He glanced at his friend list and saw that Elodie was already there. The corners of his lips lifted, his eyes bright. "Next time, let's catch up if we get the chance," he said.

Elodie didn't sense anything unusual. She just nodded politely at his words.

Watts had something to take care of and left first.

Elodie headed downstairs.

Alexander caught up with her. "The old man had to rush back to the institute- something urgent came up. So, it'll just be the rest of us for dinner."

She nodded in response.

The institute was a demanding place; the senior fellows always had to keep an eye on things. Besides, it was rare for someone of his status to join social gatherings anyway.

The dinner had been arranged by Klein, who'd already sent them the restaurant's location.

an understated, members-only spot-one of those places that

arrived, Elodie noticed a sleek Maybach already parked out front. She glanced

tongue. "Jarrod really does have some sway. These past couple of years, he's gotten close with the defense sector. Their cooperation's been

was always calculating. Inside the private dining room, they found Jarrod and Sylvie already seated. A few more business leaders had joined

sat at Klein's left,

Alexander arrived, Klein waved them

flickered up, lingering on Elodie as she took the seat to Klein's right, with Alexander next to her. He watched for a moment, then looked down

couldn't help but feel that Klein's interest in Elodie

"Let's just enjoy some tea together." He'd never been

her to Naylor properly, but with so many people here now, some things were better left unsaid. Still, at least

glance, then shifted

talent is emerging all the time. At Neural Intelligence, we're focusing more on defense-grade quality and advanced systems

flicking discreetly to Jarrod. Jarrod sat calmly, sipping his tea,