How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 467

Everyone nearby who overheard Louisa's words couldn't help but glance in that direction.

Jarrod had indeed arrived-accompanied by Sylvie.

It was clear her position hadn't been shaken; she still came and went at Jarrod's side, her privileged treatment on full display.

Some of the more seasoned insiders in the room exchanged knowing looks, quietly speculating: between Elodie and Sylvie, who was truly more secure?

But Louisa's deliberate use of the word "husband" in front of everyone carried a pointed significance.

Who here wasn't sharp enough to catch her meaning?

It was obvious that President Barnes was slighting Sylvie's presence.

When Jarrod entered, he spotted Elodie. His gaze lingered on her for a couple of seconds, neither avoiding nor seeking her out, making it clear there was no longer any need for pretense.

He adjusted his pace and, almost naturally, made his way toward Elodie.

Sylvie frowned but chose to follow.

Watching the scene unfold, Maurice couldn't help but be taken aback.

eyes sharpened just as Jarrod stopped at her side and, turning to Louisa, greeted her,

polite, elegant nod. "President Barnes, nice to meet

you, Mr. Silverstein, for gracing us with your presence at the exhibit. If

fleeting glance, nodding briefly before addressing Elodie, "Feel free to look around. If you need anything,

was and had no interest in

could feel the difference in treatment-especially after she'd just witnessed Louisa and Elodie chatting

a moment, but she

Louisa gone, Elodie had no desire to linger. But Jarrod happened to look at her, his tone even as he

caught

glanced at him. “Does that have anything to do

her presence was the reason

indifference; she didn't even bother to feign

when Esmeralda,

circuit of

arm through Elodie's,

had enough fillers to last a lifetime—her face

had the nerve to show up on Jarrod's arm, putting on

intellectual. Who was

caught the

time to hear Esmeralda's comment and hurried over, laughing awkwardly. "Ms. Mercer, you really do have a sharp tongue. We're

are some so