Chapter 357

Keith had just come in carrying a pot of herbal tea when Elodie happened to walk by. She ignored him completely, brushing past without so much as a glance.

She didn't even look back.

Keith was taken aback. He glanced at Jarrod, then at the tea in his hands. “Mr. Silverstein, should I...?"

Jarrod sat unmoving on the sofa, absently rubbing his knuckles. After a moment, he replied with cool indifference, "Pour it out."

VistaLink Technologies had finalized negotiations with several suitable companies.

The licensing fees weren't cheap, and annual renewals were required.

The next day.

Elodie received a call from Charlie.

"I've reviewed your new system. It's decent, but there's still room for improvement. Don't get complacent-tech evolves at breakneck speed. You need to keep pushing yourself."

Elodie tensed up. Ever since she'd officially become Charlie's student, she'd felt the pressure of having him as a mentor.

"Understood. I'll keep that in mind."

Only then did Charlie continue, "Are you free tomorrow? Come by for dinner. We can talk in detail."

Elodie agreed obediently, "Of course."

The following day.

drove Elodie to Charlie's house

they stepped inside, Elodie realized it wasn't just

were both there as

didn't flicker. She greeted Charlie as usual and

gaze lingered on Elodie, watching as she walked right past him, not sparing

was still

slightly

mentor, she

over. "Perfect

Elodie a

this should

situation but kept her feelings

a sly smile. "Mr.

Naylor, it sounded like

knew exactly why he'd

it. "Let's talk about the

and finally turned to Elodie, his tone warm. "Elodie, VistaLink Technologies has made quite the breakthrough. The higher-ups are taking it very seriously. The military is looking to use your patent for some of their drone security

straightforward as ever. "No problem. VistaLink Technologies is

such wide applications that pretty much every major company will need it to operate. Can I ask why did VistaLink Technologies refuse to sell

wasn't trying to force

its own reasons, he'd respect that-and

the result of last time's conflict, he was prepared

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