How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 643

Chapter 643

Elodie had her own suspicions, but she didn't ask Jarrod about them. Some things, she thought, were better left unspoken.

Day three.

Despite her reservations, Elodie left her hotel for the pre-bid reception.

When she arrived at the club, she spotted Watts already mingling among the guests.

She wasn't surprised. The technical challenge of this commercial airliner project was significant, and of course Eldrion Global would be eager to secure the bid-it made perfect sense.

"When did you get here? I didn't see you at dinner last night," Watts called out the moment he saw her, breaking away from a small cluster of business acquaintances and striding straight toward her.

Elodie gave a polite nod. "I had some things to handle online, couldn't get away."

Watts studied her for a long moment before offering a faint, almost disappointed smile. “I can't help but feel like you've been keeping me at arm's length lately. Is it just my imagination?"

He could tell, of course. Elodie had always been reserved, but lately there was a subtle distance, a coolness that hadn't been there before-even in the casual comfort of old friends.

He wondered, maybe Jarrod had said something?

Elodie hesitated for a beat, but didn't bother to explain. "You're reading too much into it, Mr. Aldridge."

of hurt in his eyes. "I

contract-it's a milestone for all of us. Eldrion Global's going to fight hard for it, and we both know we'll be rivals this time. I hope that's not going to be a problem

had its strengths, and if she didn't mind Jarrod as a competitor, she certainly

it, Mr. Aldridge. Doing the best job possible should be the priority. No one gets handed results

might be formidable, but VistaLink Technologies had nothing to be ashamed

seemed to read her thoughts, watching her for a moment before letting out a soft, rueful laugh. "That's the Elodie I know-fearless

them. Elodie's gaze shifted-and she saw Jarrod approaching, his expression cool and composed. He barely

his voice as

all. You're here, so I'll excuse myself," Watts joked, cocking his head with an easy

stepped beside Elodie,

unchanged. "I used to think

wife's wedding ring was

flashy

care for ostentation. now,

for a

keeps people

boundaries."

meaning. She was sure something must have happened between

all in stride, unbothered, even managing an innocent smile. "No need to be

as unruffled as ever. "No need to overthink

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