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.

slid away, her tone frosty as she delivered her parting words: "Go through the proper channels. You'll have plenty of time to talk

instantly, walking straight

Sylvie and offer a sweet,

first broke, Sylvie had strutted around repeating, "We'll handle this

chest rising and falling as she fought to keep her frustration in check. She turned and

negotiating. They didn't care about a payout, didn't want anything at all.

to trial, she'd be in real trouble. VistaLink Technologies had more than enough evidence-defamation, breach of confidentiality, you name it-to see her

was waiting in the back seat,

shook her head. There hadn't even been

her voice rising in agitation. "Elodie's doing this to spite you! That woman's just

just send someone to

gaze

that, Selma calmed a little. Right-Jarrod had influence everywhere, and her daughter was his favorite. He'd find

hesitated, then called Jarrod

he finally answered, his voice was

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