How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 387

She figured there had to be a record somewhere.

When Charlie heard about it, he was a little surprised, but he didn't think much of it. In any case, it was a problem that could be solved.

Something this minor wouldn't put a dent in Elodie's capabilities.

Elodie and Alexander spent most of the day shut away in the Sterling family's study, each poring over a computer, digging through storage folders and the company's database.

Esmeralda called several times during this stretch.

Some companies had already jumped ship to Neural Intelligence, looking to terminate their contracts with VistaLink Technologies, blaming VistaLink for the issue.

Elodie showed no hesitation. "Fine-let them out of their contracts. But from now on, take them off VistaLink's list of approved partners."

Alexander agreed. Business was always fickle, but sometimes picking sides too early was just another way to bring about your own downfall.

It wasn't until early the next morning that Alexander suddenly stood up. "Found it!"

Elodie, feeling lightheaded from the long hours, waved him over. He slid the laptop across, and she scanned the screen. Hidden in a folder from five years ago, she found her original, far more detailed and technically advanced draft.

Elodie's voice was cool and measured. "Well, I suppose it's time to return the favor."

The VistaLink Technologies contract fallout was spreading.

Sylvie heard about it too.

was the third day since the crisis began,

name.

knew very well this could be

Mr. Silverstein and Mr. Nilsson are here," her

from her desk. When Jarrod entered, she walked over to greet him. "Maurice invited us out for lunch, but I got tangled up with some managerial headaches and just had to come ask for your advice again. I hope I'm

worked long hours and often needed Jarrod's help navigating things she didn't yet understand.

wonder Henrietta had come to talk to her; it

still young- there's a lot to learn, and it all

her laptop to look

Maurice let out a dramatic sigh. "If Jarrod's around, there's no room for anyone else in your

shooting her a playful look. "Jarrod really is

guess I'll just crawl under

banter, eyes still

him, then hesitated before asking, "Jarrod, this whole VistaLink Technologies thing caught everyone off guard. I really don't want to get on the wrong side of Mr. Sterling, but Terrence is pushing hard to hold them accountable. As a manager, I have to stand up for my

rather give Mr. Sterling

"Alright, reach

hesitation, Sylvie

flight control system took a whole team years to develop. I've talked Terrence into

a low, almost mocking chuckle. "At VistaLink Technologies, we handle our own affairs, Ms. Fielding. Save your kindness for your

caught off

The line went dead.

Jarrod glanced up, unsurprised.

on the other hand, looked stunned. "It's come to this, and they're still holding their