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."

the issue. She handed him the car keys and, as if remembering something, asked, "Did you see the

took the keys, meeting her gaze. "I did. Don't worry the Silverstein Group's

reassurance put her somewhat

still finding it all a bit unbelievable. "Honestly, I thought you'd use this as a chance to

set up back then-and whether or not it was her intention, it had still

sidelong glance. "So in your eyes, I'm

silent. She'd always known that beneath Jarrod's cool, distant façade, there were thorns. He had

work and don't let any of this distract you. There's no reason to walk into a trap when you

you trust me, you don't need to worry about a thing," Jarrod added, making it clear he had no intention of

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

a good day, Mr.

that as long

left to say. The less contact,

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

was already halfway into her "see yourself

Jett mentioned that Mr. Harcourt and Ms. Jett are getting married in

She looked up at him, her tone even. "I'm busy. I won't be able

wasn't important, and she certainly didn't have time for