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."

felt her

looked to Klein, hoping for some

sleeve like these younger people. He would stick to the rules and procedures, no matter what. "We have a fair and transparent evaluation process. That's how it'll be

head and smiled. "Glad

Elodie. "Don't worry,

she tries to board, I'll be

of this, of

composure, she could feel her cheeks burning. Why did Patricia take such a liking to Elodie? Why go out of

Patricia wouldn't do her any good-not even Jarrod could smooth everything over if she truly crossed the wrong person. Besides, she didn't want to be the cause of more trouble

end, Sylvie didn't get

shining opportunity and sent another

Sylvie 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 ten anyway, so

up, Patricia and

left with

against the car, and as Sylvie approached, he opened the door for her, in that instant, Sylvie's face softened. Before getting in, she shot Elodie a mocking glance, as if to say: So what