Chapter 356

Elodie stared at the number flashing on her phone, frowning despite herself.

Changing her number hadn't helped. Blocking calls was pointless, too. If someone really wanted to reach her, they'd always find a way.

Her phone buzzed insistently.

She finally answered. "What is it?"

Keith, sounding oblivious to her chilly tone, spoke smoothly. "Do you have a moment this evening? Mr. Silverstein asked me to let you know that Nexus Analytics needs an additional signed copy of the equity agreement for the regulators. Would you be able to come by?"

Elodie didn't even pause as she scrolled through recent drone test reports from VistaLink Technologies. "You can courier the contract to me. I'll sign and send it back."

But Keith pressed on. "Mr. Silverstein said this isn't a trivial matter. If you're too busy, he's prepared to track down your grandmother for the signature."

That made her stop cold.

A chill flickered in her eyes. "Tell him to leave my grandmother out of this. I'll stop by before noon."

Keith finally relented. "Understood. I'll pass that along."

Elodie hung up.

Jarrod and his people disturb the Thorne family. The divorce

player; regulatory changes always took time, and she'd have to cooperate with

her work, then made her way to The

receptionist, likely tipped off in advance, waved her straight

the

she walked in, he looked up. "Have

down at the papers in his hand, then, in his usual cool tone, instructed

him. Instead, she took the single seat across from him. "No

to her. "Some departments need an extra copy. After submission, approval should come through in a couple of

document-it was the same equity agreement as last time, no changes.

the cap back on

checked

talk about Neural

around the subject; she cut him off before he could

hardly a coincidence. She didn't believe there was any lingering goodwill between them that

sharpness in her gaze. Then, with a faint, unhurried smile, he replied, "I

personal leverage left with me, Mr. Silverstein," she

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