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 you have something to

face her, recognizing Elodie's bureaucratic posture. But she had no choice—she 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

with Neural Intelligence in chaos

any longer. Sylvie prided herself on not mixing personal grievances with business. A competent executive, after all, does

voice was cool and businesslike. “Here are the agreements I worked out with Jarrod. Please

glanced at the documents before responding, her tone steady and efficient. "Since you're here, let's

face as she looked up

prepared in advance. Elodie flipped through it,

there will be no further cooperation

Intelligence and Nexus Analytics."

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

to mean?"

met her

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