How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 381

Linsey couldn't help but sigh.

So much for the old lady's grand plan—there was no hope now.

By this point, Elodie had more or less guessed what had been on the matriarch's mind. She figured the woman had hoped to use this evening's gathering as her stage, introducing Elodie to the guests as the main character and celebrating her acceptance into Verdant University. That way, the party would have a proper focal point, and the news would spread naturally.

But Elodie had no intention of playing along. Even if she showed up, she wouldn't go through with it.

Jarrod, on his end, had flat-out denied everything in front of everyone.

With both of them refusing to cooperate, the old lady was out of moves.

When other guests politely asked about the theme of tonight's dinner, the matriarch was left speechless, forced to brush it off with vague answers.

Later, as the event wound down, Elias left with Raleigh. The old man looked especially grave.

Elias glanced over. "What's on your mind?"

Raleigh looked back at the ballroom. "You know why I asked all those questions tonight? It was the Silverstein girl who pulled me aside beforehand and asked me to bring it up. She told me Jarrod's actually married, but it's never been made public. Remember my birthday, when Jarrod brought a date? Well, I heard from the Silverstein girl herself that woman wasn't his wife!"

head, exasperated. “Jarrod's such a promising young man—why does he have

well, the Warwick family would never associate with

stopped in

Suddenly, everything made sense.

events of the past few weeks, even if Raleigh and the others had

and, just then, spotted Elodie slipping out of the

Silverstein was

that would

Elias's brow furrowed sharply.

his gaze linger on Elodie's face for a heartbeat, then pushed down his surprise and slid into the car.

appearance, and had gone out of her way to avoid any interaction or private conversation

Elodie sent the matriarch a message, saying she

are you? I'll have Jarrod drive you. Let him keep you

text back when she heard footsteps behind her. Jarrod had already

was near the side exit,

I'll walk you to your car," Jarrod said,

Elodie's voice was cold. "That's not necessary, Mr.

say another word, she turned and strode down the steps, not missing a

retreating figure. He