How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 412

Elodie stared in disbelief at the man already seated.

Waldron Ferguson-a legendary name in the field, standing shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Sterling.

Years ago, Mr. Ferguson had studied and conducted research in Verdania. It wasn't until twenty years back that he returned home, working alongside top academics to advance the nation's aerospace and defense technology. For years, he and Charlie Sterling were hailed as the North and South's twin giants, earning immense respect throughout the industry.

But Mr. Ferguson had withdrawn from public life several years ago. Most of his protégés now held key research positions in defense, delving deep into cutting- edge military technology.

Even the sixth-generation jet Klein Whitaker had invited her to work on next fall fell under that same domain.

"Mr. Ferguson? Jarrod actually managed to coax Mr. Ferguson out of retirement?" Alexander was equally astonished. Having grown up in that world, he understood just how significant this was.

Waldron was infamous for his eccentricity and prickly temper-but his talent was nothing short of a national treasure.

"He's that impressive?" Esmeralda blinked, confused. The names and reputations meant little to her.

Elodie nodded slowly. "He's on par with the top academicians. The two of them have spent their whole lives arguing over research-let's just say... they're not exactly friendly."

level, strong personalities

serious connections if he convinced Mr. Ferguson to come back. Does this mean... he wants Mr. Ferguson

if Mr. Ferguson agrees to take Sylvie under his wing, all the recent drama around her would just...

even have to bother salvaging her reputation. Just being associated with Mr.

genuinely hadn't seen

matters for years. What kind of favor did Jarrod have to call

a few years back?" Alexander recalled, still incredulous. "He wanted you

then, Elodie's father had already convinced her to join his own project, so she'd declined Mr. Ferguson's offer. The two men had even argued

So, in a way...

Ferguson's bad

young and blunt then-not one for subtlety or politics. She'd refused him outright, without

difficult as Waldron Ferguson, there was

this.

bumped into him, ignoring him would be rude; greeting him would be awkward, especially with the Howards nearby. She made up her mind.

somewhere else to eat."

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