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.

out here. Did you talk things through with Elodie? I think maybe you should have a word with her-try to keep her from saying

once the news broke, plenty of people would be reaching out to Elodie for the inside

seat, his

him, gratitude flickering in her eyes. "Thank you, Jarrod.

things wouldn't have gotten so

have you been these

hesitated, then shook her head. "Nothing I can't handle. Don't worry about

was determined to prove herself.

a little noisy. Sylvie scooted closer 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

that they'd never traveled alone together

even a little drama can't get in the way of your date

down his glass. "Sure.

up at him, her eyes

The next morning.

the office, she spotted Naylor deep in conversation with

a quick update, then turned

an art, she

Elodie's indifference left him feeling stung and exposed, as if

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