How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 368

Today, the institute was open to two hundred visitors.

Different companies had applied as groups in advance.

A crowd gathered at the entrance, everyone buzzing with anticipation.

A black sedan pulled up just as Elodie turned her head. She caught sight of Jarrod stepping out, moving with his usual gentlemanly grace. He paused and, ever considerate, reached back to hold the car door so Sylvie wouldn't bump her head as she climbed out.

Sylvie looked to be in excellent spirits. Tilting her face up, she offered Jarrod a gentle, charming smile, saying something only he could hear.

Jarrod answered her every now and then in his low, polite tone.

Nearby, from another car, Maurice and Grady Mercer strolled over, chatting idly as they joined the growing crowd.

It wasn't long before all eyes drifted to Elodie and Alexander as they made their way toward the main building.

already looked away, continuing inside with Alexander without so much as a nod in the others' direction. She had no intention of exchanging

just a moment before turning to greet a company

entered the grounds, a coordinator appeared to organize the visitors, and the various

she kept her attention on Jarrod, occasionally covering her lips with

held a certain respect for Alexander, stepped forward to greet him. "Mr. Sterling,

constant disappointment. Why couldn't she be more like Alexander—or at least take some inspiration from someone as impressive

Alexander replied with an easy smile.

VistaLink Technologies. But Elodie? In just a few short months, she had risen into a world

grateful to Alexander and Esmeralda, Grady thought. Without their support, Elodie would never have set foot in this institute, not in

wandered over, joining the conversation. "VistaLink Technologies has been making headlines lately.

shot a look at Elodie. "Well, well-Ms. Thorne is here

tone was pointed,

didn't even look

Maurice hadn't come to include her in the congratulations. If anything, his