How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 561

Grady pressed his lips together, knowing full well how offensive his words would sound. But as he looked at Sylvie standing there, he decided he couldn't care less about politeness and spoke bluntly: "One of the judges is Elodie's mentor. Who's to say the scoring is fair? For all we know... maybe she didn't even write or develop this herself."

That accusation landed with a thud.

No one could pretend not to understand what he was implying.

He might as well have slapped a "backroom favoritism" label right across Elodie's face.

It was a bucket of filth hurled without warning-one that threatened not only her but the integrity of the entire academic board.

In the middle of this prestigious open competition, the atmosphere suddenly tightened to a breaking point.

Only then did Jarrod glance sidelong at Grady.

Naylor let out a cold laugh. "Mr. Mercer, have you lost your mind? Are you questioning Elodie, the committee, or the fairness of the entire process?"

He was just as surprised by Elodie's abilities as anyone.

But in a competition like this, he couldn't stand by and watch someone smear another's reputation for personal gain.

Patricia arched an eyebrow at Jarrod, her tone layered with meaning. "What about you, Mr. Silverstein—any thoughts?"

Jarrod didn't bother turning to look at her. He simply raised his eyes and replied, "Then perhaps we should make some of the technical details public, and let everyone judge for themselves."

At that, Sylvie pressed her lips together, suddenly silent.

Sylvie, her eyes frosted over. "If you're

was tantamount to starting

skipped a

At this level, editing even a small part of the code could mean overhauling the entire system. One

and said, "That's meaningless. What I question, Ms. Thorne, is that your development path matches mine at

That accusation-

Alexander in the audience couldn't help but let out a disbelieving laugh. He glanced at both

had to

similar," Alexander murmured, frowning at the numbers. Even he found it hard to believe. Sylvie's

Even Klein's face changed.

this. And with some of

judge rumored to be her mentor. Doubts about the origin of her code.

was a deadly

solid proof today, she'd never be able to hold

again-she

willing to take responsibility for what

cold sweat broke out down Sylvie's

point, there

had happened. Now, all she

hadn't gotten in trouble, if Selma hadn't gotten

be this

had no other

were risks