How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 461

Jarrod didn't pursue the previous topic with Ivan any further.

As soon as he spotted Queenie, he strode into the private room without another word.

Ivan glanced at Queenie. "What are you doing out here?"

Queenie slipped an arm around his waist. "What were you two talking about just now?"

He looked down at her. "Do you really want to know?"

She hadn't expected Ivan to be so blunt-her smile faltered for a moment.

But Ivan had no intention of elaborating. He just gave her back a gentle pat. "I'm going out for a smoke."

As he slipped from her embrace, Queenie held back the question that was burning on her tongue.

The moment Jarrod entered, Sylvie noticed him right away and waved. "Jarrod, over here."

He met her gaze and made his way over.

Jarrod approach, he said, "Took some effort to get you out here. Did you talk things through with Elodie? I think maybe you should have a word

would be reaching out to Elodie for

took a seat, his expression calm. "She

you, Jarrod. I know you've gone out

hadn't been for that so-called "proposal," things

tone light. "How have you

"Nothing I can't handle. Don't worry

obstacles, but she was determined to prove herself. "Good." Jarrod

to Jarrod, lowering her voice. "There have been a few issues here and there, but once this blows over, I'd love to take a little vacation-clear my head. Wilbyou

they'd never traveled alone together

even a little drama can't get in the

his glass. "Sure. Let's do

looked up at him, her eyes

The next morning.

office, she spotted Naylor

a quick update, then turned and walked into her office without so much as a nod to

someone were an

saw her, the words "MsØ Thorne already on his lips, but Elodie's indifference left him feeling stung and exposed, as if a knife he'd thrown had boomeranged

want to speak with Ms. Thorne?" Alexander drawled, fully aware of