How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 599

At the end of the day, the solution to all this still rested with Jarrod.

If he would just issue a short statement denying the rumors, clearing things up would be as simple as a single sentence. A straightforward "There's no truth to it" would end the whole fiasco.

Elodie pressed her lips together, then shook her head, keeping her tone pragmatic. "Given how things were back then, I can understand why he didn't help. Let's just see what happens when we get home tonight."

The charity gala was being held in Eastborough.

Elodie drove herself over.

Even with the gossip swirling, she knew running away wasn't the answer.

After parking, she walked inside and immediately ran into a few familiar faces. No one acted strangely toward her; everyone was still perfectly cordial.

After all, a "scandal" was just that—a rumor. Right now, Elodie was still at the top of her game, and her reputation was hard to overshadow.

"Ms. Thorne, I've heard so much about you! Surprised not to see Mr. Silverstein tonight—didn't he come along?" An older CEO from a materials company approached her with a broad, friendly smile.

Elodie replied smoothly, "He's swamped with work tonight, unfortunately."

The man just chuckled and didn't push the topic.

and made her way further

help but overhear a few

is on the rocks. Maybe those leaks are true after

moment, but didn't let it get to

reached the main hall, she came face-to-face with Patricia, who

up to her and linking arms in a gesture of genuine affection. "Are

were full of concern. "I've heard some things-people are talking, and some of it is really nasty. Has it affected

be one of the most admired people here, and yet this

rumors were flying everywhere. Plenty of people felt sorry for her, but even more were dying to get the inside scoop on Elodie and Jarrod's

Patricia's hand wrapped around her arm, her face giving nothing away. "People will believe what they want to

was her only

up. "You can still joke about it? This must be a big deal for you. If the higher-ups start looking into it

a frustrated sigh. "And Mr. Silverstein hasn't said a word? Not even a public defense? That's just... too much. He doesn't seem to

time had passed since the rumors broke, and

walking over to pour herself a glass

lightly

out for you. Honestly, Mr. Silverstein is out of line-not a word to defend you, and he showed more concem for Sylvie than for

herself and added, "Sorry, I tend to say what I

was as good as admitting something was wrong. A man like him had no tolerance for even a

"No offense

hurried over and whispered something in Patricia's