How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 396

Even though Elodie's words were calm and measured, to Sylvie they dripped with biting sarcasm.

Her face hardened, and her grip on her handbag tightened involuntarily.

She took a steadying breath, forcing herself to regain composure. "I think you should understand—I had no knowledge of this matter."

Sylvie couldn't see why Elodie needed to turn on her. The priority should be resolving the case, focusing on those truly responsible—not letting petty jealousy get in the way.

With that in mind, Sylvie pressed her lips together and met Elodie's gaze. "This isn't beyond negotiation. Neural Intelligence is willing to offer compensation to VistaLink Technologies and to you. I hope we can come to an agreement and withdraw the case."

After all, it was a report based on personal testimony. Things hadn't yet reached the point of no return.

Elodie turned to face her, eyes cool and detached. "I'd rather watch you get scrubbed clean behind bars than touch your dirty money."

Sylvie stared at Elodie in disbelief, clearly not expecting such a harsh response.

gaze slid away, her tone frosty as she delivered her parting words: "Go through the proper channels. You'll have

way Sylvie's expression darkened instantly, walking straight into the VistaLink

at Sylvie and offer a sweet, lopsided smile. “Ms. Fielding, just returning your own

strutted around repeating, "We'll handle this by the book." Well, two could play

understood the jab, her chest rising and falling as she fought to keep her frustration

Technologies had no intention of negotiating. They didn't care about a payout, didn't want anything at all.

had more than enough evidence-defamation, breach of confidentiality, you name it-to see

VistaLink Technologies building, Sylvie retreated to her car. Selma was waiting in the back seat, and as soon

shook her head. There hadn't even been a

now, her voice rising in agitation. "Elodie's doing this to spite you!

cunning and vicious. She thinks she can just send someone to prison and

her gaze down.

had influence everywhere, and her daughter was his

then called

didn't pick up immediately. When he finally answered, his voice