How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 327

Elodie's voice was calm.

It sounded like a casual remark, nothing more-there wasn't a trace of sharpness in her tone.

Selma's smile froze for a split second. The question was so direct, it felt like there was no right way to answer. Even Sylvie's expression tensed, though she still had no intention of responding to Elodie. Whether she planned to apply to grad school, or if Dr. Sterling's spot was reserved for her, had nothing to do with Elodie. Why should she bother with an outsider?

Jarrod spun a metal lighter between his fingers, glancing over at Elodie, who looked especially slight standing in the night breeze.

Grady, however, gave her a second look. "Why do you care?" he asked, sounding almost amused. "Everybody knows Dr. Sterling hasn't taken on a student in years. Ms. Fielding just got back to the country and suddenly there's a spot available—- what's there to guess?"

Selma managed to recover, forcing a smile. "It doesn't matter. Sylvie prefers to earn her place on merit. That way, it's all aboveboard."

"So," Elodie replied, eyes narrowing, "does Dr. Sterling know about this? Has he ever said he wants Ms. Fielding as his student?”

a clear answer. And she knew full well that

smile faded. "You seem awfully interested

Mr. Ableson and the handful of executives nearby paused their

tighter around her, her expression unchanged. "Not really," she said coolly.

to apply for Dr. Sterling's graduate program,

stone into a still pond. For a moment, there

darker as he studied

couldn't hide their shock. Sylvie's brow furrowed instantly, as if

he muttered to Jarrod, "Has Elodie lost her mind? She'll say anything these days— especially with

idea who Dr. Charlie Sterling was in this

But Elodie wanted to go into aerospace- and become the apprentice of the country's most

Selma understood: Elodie was hopelessly naive. She'd say anything to compete with her daughter. Just like her mother-ambitious beyond her means. Grady finally found his voice, sounding incredulous. "Elodie, you've only shadowed Dr. Sterling for a few months, and now