How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 522

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.

in exchange for a

was the point in clinging to old grudges? Her mother was gone, the past was in the past. Better to trade it all

eyes flashed with a hint of scorn-what a spineless

she left Elodie

the tables had turned-now Elodie was the one begging for

Elodie learned that burning bridges comes with

assistant caught

Downstairs.

Elodie received the message.

Alexander frowned.

going to be? Putting on

tell Sylvie was just trying to make things uncomfortable for Elodie, trying to reclaim a

would you mind contacting your friend upstairs? We'll just go

skipped

had a feeling things were about to

ready

along with Jarrod that day, mostly just to be in

said, "It's not even that much money. No need to make a production out of it. Why not

glanced at Jarrod sitting

up 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, and I don't want to

Maurice's eyes. He patted Jarrod's shoulder with a grin. "See? Thoughtful and considerate-she's

was exactly what Sylvie meant to

Maurice said it out loud, she met Jarrod's eyes and

didn't mention a word about

comment, only said, "Let's get

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