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!"

such a promising young man—why does he have to be

that girl, Sylvie Fielding, if she's knowingly involved in this mess, well, the Warwick family would never associate with someone of such questionable character. There'd be no

abruptly stopped in his

Suddenly, everything made sense.

weeks, even if Raleigh and the others had never said who Mrs. Silverstein truly

turned his head and, just then, spotted Elodie slipping out of the ballroom

Mrs. Silverstein was

would

Elias's brow furrowed sharply.

about? Aren't you getting in?" Snapping back to the moment, Elias let his gaze linger on Elodie's face for a heartbeat, then pushed down his surprise and slid into

shown up to make an appearance, and had gone out of her way to avoid any interaction or private conversation with Jarrod. She was determined not to leave any room for people

party neared its end, Elodie sent the matriarch a message, saying she had to leave early for

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

text back when she heard footsteps behind

was near the side exit, away

you to your car," Jarrod said,

Elodie's voice was cold. "That's

to argue-before he could say another word, she turned and

retreating figure. He didn't try