Chapter 522

The next day.

Neural Intelligence made a bold move.

Sylvie wasn't particularly worried about it.

So what if the news got out?

She'd already run the numbers and weighed the risks-this was money owed to her as a personal bonus and due for payout anyway. Even if it looked like a temporary advance, once she paid it back, the other shareholders could just sign an agreement waiving any penalties.

There were only three major shareholders.

Why should she be anxious?

She arrived at the office early that morning.

The meeting was scheduled for ten.

At nine-thirty, her assistant came in and announced, "President Fielding, Ms. Thorne from VistaLink Technologies is here. She says she has something important to discuss with you."

Sylvie paused for a moment, not even looking up from her work.

Without hesitation, she replied, "I have a meeting to prepare for. If she wants to see me, she'll have to wait."

She could guess why Elodie was here no doubt about that research talent promotion she'd mentioned before. Elodie must have finally come around.

Most likely, Elodie was here to get the lay of the land, and if Sylvie pushed the right buttons, Elodie would be desperate enough to bargain.

to drop the lawsuit in exchange for a clear path up the corporate

Her mother was gone, the past was in the past. Better

eyes flashed with a hint

if she left Elodie waiting

turned-now Elodie was the one begging

that burning

assistant caught

Downstairs.

Elodie received the message.

Alexander frowned.

was going to be? Putting

could tell Sylvie was just trying to make things uncomfortable for

to Jason. “Jason, would you mind contacting your friend

skipped a

had a feeling things

her jacket and got ready

along with Jarrod that day, mostly

said, "It's not even that much money. No need to

at Jarrod sitting beside

a little straighter and replied calmly, "No matter how close we are, it's not something I should take for granted. Jarrod's always looking out for me,

eyes. He patted Jarrod's shoulder with a grin. "See? Thoughtful

what Sylvie

loud, she met Jarrod's eyes and

didn't mention a word about making Elodie wait

only said, "Let's get

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