How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 524

Elodie's voice was calm, but every word cut straight to the bone.

Her gaze landed on Sylvie, whose composure was unraveling fast. “Since Neural Intelligence operates under Nexus Analytics, we have zero tolerance for this sort of misconduct. Ms. Fielding, you will pay the price for your actions. Equally."

The room was stunned. No one had seen this coming.

Even Maurice, who'd been outside, had been drawn in by the commotion.

He glanced at Elodie, then at Jarrod seated beside her. Jarrod sat quietly in the storm, showing almost no emotion-just a figure in the eye of the hurricane.

Sylvie stared at Elodie, utterly incredulous, her mind blank with shock.

But Elodie left her no room to recover. She tapped a second document on the table, her tone unwavering. "Even if you rush to patch things up within the deadline-even if these funds are technically your dividend-Nexus Analytics policy is clear. No early withdrawals. From this moment on, you're no longer part of Neural Intelligence's management."

Sylvie's face went deathly pale.

possible outcome, and she wasn't prepared. Her striking eyes locked on Elodie. "Even if what

unable to hold back. "Even if there were a vote, it'd be internal to Nexus Analytics. The result would

really

composed as ever, "there's one more thing you should know. Nexus Analytics' bylaws are explicit: if a shareholder misappropriates company

"You're out."

said it, the words hit Sylvie like a punch to the gut. She was too stunned

Forcible transfer of shares?

simply lose her position at Neural Intelligence and stop working with Mr. Haywood. Her shares

This meant

due to her in just two days

Even Jason was shell-shocked.

imagined things would turn out like this. When Mr. Silverstein had

had no idea it was

from most shareholders. That would explain the delays in information trickling down to him, and why he'd only begun