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.

turned and made her way further

couldn't help but overhear a few hushed conversations

on the rocks. Maybe those leaks are true after all. I always thought research types were supposed to

for a moment, but didn't let it

the main hall, she came

waved, coming right up to her and linking arms

of concern. "I've heard some things-people are talking,

over. "You should 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

arm, her face giving nothing away.

was her only

it? This must be a big deal for

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

much time had passed since the rumors broke, and still,

over to pour herself a glass of juice. "Miss Aldridge, you

lightly

arms and shrugged "I'm just looking out for you. Honestly, Mr. Silverstein is out

and added, "Sorry, I tend to say what I think-don't take it

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

smiled. "No

and