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.

hadn't expected Jarrod to approach her either. Her eyes sharpened just as Jarrod stopped at her side and, turning to

Louisa's status, offered a polite, elegant nod. "President

gaze settled on Jarrod. "It has been a while. Thank you, Mr. Silverstein, for gracing us with your presence at the exhibit. If there are any shortcomings in our

she spare Sylvie a fleeting glance, nodding briefly before addressing Elodie, "Feel free to look around. If you need anything, just let

kind of woman Sylvie was and had no interest in

she'd just witnessed

a moment,

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

question caught her

him. “Does that have anything to do with you,

think her presence was the reason Sylvie

she

was when

her circuit of the

Elodie's, shooting Sylvie a sideways glance.

last a

to show up on Jarrod's

was

course, caught the jab;

to hear Esmeralda's comment and hurried over, laughing awkwardly. "Ms. Mercer, you really do have a sharp tongue. We're all women here-no need to be so

why are some so