How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 421

"To cross the future Mrs. Silverstein is a done deal-if Ms. Fielding actually marries into that family, do you really think VistaLink Technologies will have a bright future?"

Elodie quietly read the exhibit descriptions, listening as the gossip carried effortlessly through the gallery.

She finished with the display in front of her and turned to leave, just as Sylvie set down an information card and passed by with a slight, knowing smile. Sylvie had heard every word too.

Elodie was about to walk away when Grady appeared.

The moment he saw her, his expression hardened with disdain. "Typical PR move -step into the chaos, paint yourself as the company's sacrificial lamb, then turn around and benefit from it. You let everyone believe you're the mastermind behind your company's system, stirring up trouble and reaping the rewards. Ms. Thorne, you really are ambitious and calculating."

From his perspective, Elodie had walked away with all the advantages, leaving Sylvie to take the blame.

Elodie met his gaze. "Has Sylvie not given you a leash yet?"

Grady blinked, trying to make sense of her words.

Alexander strolled over, voice laced with dry humor. "Ms. Fielding hasn't claimed him yet, Mr. Mercer isn't even in the running as a backup. No leash, no number tag-he's not even on the list."

and his expression turned dark. "Mr. Sterling, don't you think that's

only hoping Mr. Mercer

Grady's jaw tightened.

Alexander's shoulder and moved off

the next display,

managed to break away from yet another tedious conversation and used the

looked up, offering him a cool, gentle smile. “I've seen some truly impressive

but smile, his eyes crinkling. "If you're interested, I'd be happy to give

an eyebrow, skeptical. "Is

have special privileges." He said it with such open, earnest cheer that she couldn't help but

opportunities to learn and exchange ideas, and she found herself

attention drifted to

new-model drone on the nearby table. She reached out to pick it up,

she

pulled her wrist

out to steady her hand, then took the drone from her