How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 408

Sylvie glanced in surprise at the young assistant standing before her.

Almost immediately, her cold, sharp stare landed on Elodie. Clearly, this little assistant wouldn't have dared speak to her like that without Elodie's tacit approval. How amusing, Sylvie thought.

Elodie's wariness was barely concealed. The only reason she'd managed to acquire Nexus Analytics was by riding Sylvie's coattails, and yet she was already putting on airs.

"So this is the kind of person Ms. Thorne cultivates-doesn't even bother with basic manners toward a guest." Sylvie's lips curled in a wry smile. Her tone was calm, almost dismissive; a mere assistant wasn't worth her irritation.

Elodie didn't even look up, methodically gathering the reports she'd been reviewing.

Candida's polite smile didn't waver. "Ms. Fielding, if you want an explanation from Ms. Thorne, perhaps you should make an appointment first. Who knows, if she agrees, your little intrusion today might not count as a breach of etiquette."

Sylvie's expression hardened. She decided there was no point wasting words on Elodie and Candida. Instead, she turned to Jason. "Jason, why don't you speak with me?"

Jason's heart skipped a beat. What was he supposed to do in this situation? He glanced nervously at Elodie, but aware of Sylvie's connection to Mr. Silverstein, he forced a polite smile. "President Fielding, with Ms. Thorne here, I really can't overstep my bounds."

Sylvie frowned.

finally looking up. "If

needed to resolve this today. The recent partnership between Neural Intelligence and Nexus Analytics meant that, even with new management, all the contracts, resources, funding, and connections had to transition to Elodie's side. There was still a mountain of paperwork

wasn't her first choice, but with Neural Intelligence in chaos lately, she had to stabilize

grievances with business.

bag, pulled out the contracts awaiting signature, and handed them to Elodie. Her voice was cool and businesslike. “Here are the agreements I worked out

glanced at the documents before responding, her tone steady and efficient. "Since you're here, let's get straight to it. We need

shock flickering across her face as she looked up at Elodie. Had she

ignored her reaction. Candida, anticipating the moment, handed over a termination agreement she'd prepared in advance. Elodie flipped through it, then spoke. "Please sign here, Ms. Fielding.

will be no further

Intelligence and Nexus Analytics."

ashen, icy disbelief in her eyes. "Elodie, what

to mean?"

her