How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 598

Ivan shot Jarrod a surprised glance.

Jarrod just gave a slight nod, his tone calm and collected, then turned and followed Elodie into VistaLink Technologies.

The lobby was lively for that hour; people milled about, and as Elodie walked toward the elevators, Jarrod fell in step beside her.

As they passed, employees stared at the pair, a mix of shock and excitement lighting up their faces. Ever since Ms. Thorne had gone public about her husband's identity, no one at VistaLink had actually seen Elodie and Mr. Silverstein together as a couple. Now, suddenly, they were walking side by side. It took a moment for everyone to process what they were seeing.

Elodie handled the attention with practiced poise. Jarrod seemed entirely unfazed. When the elevator doors slid open, he reached out to hold them, glancing down at her as he waited for her to step inside first. Only then did he follow her in.

The moment the doors closed behind them, the chatter erupted outside.

Given the headlines that morning, most had assumed Elodie and Jarrod's marriage was on the rocks, maybe even heading for a public meltdown. But seeing them together now... the atmosphere seemed surprisingly calm. If anything, Mr. Silverstein was being awfully attentive to his wife.

Soon, Jarrod found himself back in Elodie's office.

She turned and gave him a once-over, her gaze flicking to his arm. She couldn't help but ask, almost offhandedly, "You're injured-why not send someone else to drive? There was no need for you to come yourself."

Jarrod took in the office with a brief glance and replied in a level voice, "I had nothing better to do."

press the issue. She handed him the car keys and, as if remembering

"I did. Don't worry the Silverstein Group's PR

reassurance put her somewhat

unbelievable. "Honestly, I thought you'd use this as a chance to get

all, Jarrod had been set up back then-and whether or not it was her intention, it had

the keys over in his hand, giving her a sidelong glance. "So

there were thorns. He had a knack for leaving people with nothing to

don't let any of this distract you.

need to worry about a thing,"

him, Elodie had been a bit unsure would he even deal with it? Now that he'd given

you. Have a

as long

left to say. The less contact,

no need to force polite conversation. Especially given the way things had ended between them. Too much had happened; there was no way to sit

was already halfway into her

Jett mentioned that Mr. Harcourt and Ms. Jett are getting married in two months. Would you like to go with

at him, her

certainly didn't have time for social