How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 473

Even Elodie was taken aback by Patricia's attitude.

Patricia stood right beside her, regarding Sylvie's surprised expression with a cool detachment. "These planes represent national honor. Strict standards are only natural. I've heard about your exploits, Ms. Fielding, and frankly, I don't think you're qualified."

Patricia's upbringing meant she never bothered with pleasantries her words were blunt, never sparing anyone's pride.

And perhaps it was precisely this background that left Sylvie feeling powerless to fight back, at least with Jarrod nowhere in sight.

For a moment, Sylvie's face darkened, her anger barely kept in check. "Miss Aldridge, do you have something against me?"

Patricia didn't bother to sugarcoat it. Folding her arms, she looked Sylvie up and down with a cold, dismissive gaze. "Let's get this straight-it's not about having something against you. Ms. Fielding, you need to understand, you're not some universal currency that everyone's obligated to like. Just because someone doesn't flatter you doesn't mean they're prejudiced. I suggest you get your attitude in order before you talk to me."

Sylvie's expression soured considerably.

Patricia turned her attention to Klein. "Mr. Whitaker, skill matters, but so does character. Personally, I believe anyone lacking in ethics shouldn't even be considered."

her

Klein, hoping

people. He would stick to the rules and procedures, no matter what. "We have

and smiled.

she turned and winked at Elodie. "Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on

board, I'll be the

all of this,

Why did Patricia take such a liking to Elodie? Why go out of her

to calm down. Picking a fight with Patricia wouldn't do her any good-not even Jarrod could

the end, Sylvie didn't

give up such a shining opportunity and sent another company engineer to

was smart-she knew better than to go head-to-head with Patricia. Besides, she'd been through this before, so it wasn't as crushing as it might have been. She'd be joining the research

wrapped up, Patricia and Elodie

left with

her, in that instant, Sylvie's