How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 511

After settling on a time, Elodie arranged to meet at VistaLink Technologies.

When Albin arrived, he couldn't help but give Elodie a quick once-over. The last time they'd seen each other had been at city hall.

He immediately noticed the change in her. These days, the story of Ms. Thorne at VistaLink Technologies was circulating widely outside their circle. This case was turning into Elodie's first major battle in academia-one that had caught the attention of anyone following the famous "Verdant University thesis” incident. "Ms. Thorne, it's been a while," Albin said, stepping forward to shake her hand. Elodie stood to greet him, then asked Candida to bring in coffee.

"Albin, it's good to see you again. I assume you're up to speed with my case?"

Albin nodded as he took a seat. "I looked over the files the firm sent while I was in London a few days ago. I've got a general idea. As you know, intellectual property cases aren't exactly popular with most lawyers-not because they're necessarily difficult, but because the boundaries are so vague. That's what makes them complex."

“I understand,” Elodie replied. “We do have some evidence, but I want to pursue Selma for the majority of her early work-not just a piece or two." If it had only been a single painting, things would have been much simpler.

Albin nodded again, not appearing daunted. "Complexity doesn't mean it can't be handled. Since you've come to me, I'll do my best not to let you down."

They discussed the necessary steps of the case in a crisp, professional exchange. Elodie was cooperative throughout.

"If you trust me, you can leave this to me," Albin assured her. "I'll handle the follow-up."

touched Elodie's lips. "I believe in your professionalism, Albin. No

her meaning clear. "I want to

her steadily. "You're asking if I'm willing to risk upsetting Mr. Silverstein

together. That was

not worried-and I don't think Mr. Silverstein will mind, either. This is just

He seemed completely unconcerned.

studied him for

did seem unruffled, as if

and Jarrod didn't trouble him in

hint of hesitation, she

and nodded politely.

more evidence, just send

"Thank you, Albin."

Elodie finally

she hadn't realized she was holding With

little more smoothly. Regardless, she was prepared for a long battle

the art institute had been terminated,