How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 370

That suggestion immediately piqued everyone's curiosity.

Elodie noticed Maurice glancing her way. He lounged against the desk, all easy charm and lazy confidence, his smile wide but free of malice.

She responded with a faint, mocking smile, a flash of dry amusement in her eyes. Maurice's intentions couldn't have been more obvious.

Sylvie, for her part, knew today was the day the results would be posted; she also knew why Maurice wanted to bring it up in front of everyone. He was hoping to help her save face, maybe even embarrass Elodie publicly.

Sylvie shot Elodie a cool, sidelong glance. She was fully aware that Elodie's results probably weren't anything to brag about.

Unfazed, Sylvie said calmly, "We're here at the aerospace research institute to observe and learn. Turning this into a spectacle over the results seems a little out of place, don't you think?"

Grady couldn't help but chuckle. "Why not? Having a top student in the field is good news for the institute. The country needs more bright minds-Ms. Fielding, you're just being too modest."

familiar business executives nearby. "And you and Elodie are practically study partners. Now that you've got everyone's attention, how can we just let it go? Checking the results

tilted his head toward

only fuel the rumors-she'd be labeled as someone who got in through connections, or worse, just a pretty face

job; the whole group was now eager to see what would

curled in silent mockery-watching this unfold was like watching

smile on Sylvie. "Ms. Fielding, everyone's

cold look. "Mr. Sterling, is there something you're afraid to

dismissive glance, making it clear that he thought

it's no big deal," Maurice said, his tone dripping with false comfort, though his smile never faltered. "There are thousands who take the exams every year. A difference of a few points doesn't mean much. As long as Ms. Thorne applies herself

herself a small smile, then turned to Jarrod beside

the interviews. She

room. "Since Ms. Thorne's score is among

the decision