How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 462

Naylor was at a loss for words.

He couldn't deny it-it was the truth.

Alexander set the file down on the desk, his lips curling in a cryptic half-smile. "Then perhaps, Mr. Whitaker, it's time to adjust your perspective. It's Mr. Silverstein who's tossed aside ethics here, and frankly, Elodie has no interest in what he does. I'd also ask you, Mr. Whitaker, to stop projecting your so-called sympathy onto Elodie. If you want to apologize, keep it professional-talk about work, and show some real respect."

Naylor didn't argue.

It was clear just how much Alexander was looking out for Elodie.

Taking a deep breath, Naylor said, "Understood. There's something else I wanted to mention today. TerraCore Technologies is working with the military on a new materials project. The military's looking to bring in some tech teams for support. My father asked me to pass the word to VistaLink Technologies-you might want to throw your hat in the ring."

Alexander caught his meaning.

An olive branch, perhaps?

"Thanks, we'll discuss it," Alexander replied, keeping it brief.

As Naylor left, he cast one last glance toward Elodie's office.

He couldn't quite put a name to what he was feeling-it was complicated.

be warming up to him anytime

military's request for technical support. Elodie agreed; after all, collaborating

was solid insider

Elodie made plans to visit

things before the sixth-generation machine research ramped

for Elodie—nothing from Lucinda's end,

have caved to Lucinda's

military's meeting

open, non-classified facility, so

Elodie, Alexander, and several

an

engineers all

the trip together.

underwent strict security checks before

couldn't help but feel a certain respect

wondered, if things had gone differently back then, would

it. Give it

you'll be here for real. With your U.N2 track record, any research team would roll out the

was his way

arrived, he caught sight of Alexander's