Chapter 349

The opening ceremony at Neural Intelligence had just wrapped up, but she had no choice but to rush over here to discuss the matter of graduate placements.

Worse, she had to do it at VistaLink Technologies-on a day when the place was buzzing with even more attention than usual. People kept coming and going, exchanging pleasantries in the halls. And of course, Elodie was here too.

Being forced to come to VistaLink Technologies on her own initiative left Sylvie deeply uncomfortable.

But not a hint of that showed on her face. She surveyed the room before finally speaking. "Good afternoon, Dr. Sterling. I'm sorry to take up your time today-l have a few questions I'd appreciate your answer to."

Charlie looked at her, his gaze sharp. "You want to ask about the graduate position, don't you?"

Sylvie straightened her back and nodded. "I heard you might already have someone in mind. May I ask who-?"

"It's Elodie."

Charlie's answer was curt, yet carried an unmistakable authority.

The words landed with a physical jolt, making her heart thud in her chest.

He knew exactly what Sylvie was thinking, and saw no need to beat around the bush.

a split second, Sylvie's expression froze. She'd convinced herself the rumors weren't true,

Sterling had chosen had been that top scorer from admissions, she wouldn't have reacted so

Elodie getting the first spot through

Unacceptable.

Elodie's grades? Sylvie didn't even care to know. If Elodie had anything impressive

the conversation had nothing to

bother to look up; she simply glanced at her watch,

and her

Elodie deliberately using Dr.

worked hard to follow in your footsteps. My results in this round of exams are, without

Elodie have that

regarded her fully, his gaze sweeping down with cool detachment. "Ms. Fielding, did you come to see me

can't accept my

cut sharper

together, her throat suddenly

at Jarrod, who was still pointedly silent, his eyes betraying a flicker of displeasure. It wasn't hard

answer? Fine. Four words: 'Best candidate wins.' Perhaps it's time

to believe she was being compared and found wanting-in this

Best candidate wins...

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