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."

a slow breath, masking the flicker of hurt in his eyes. "I hope so. Elodie, as a friend, I hope you know

back to her, his gaze sincere. "This airliner 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

certainly didn't see it as one. Her confidence was intact-every company had its strengths, and

Mr. Aldridge. Doing the best job possible should be the priority.

formidable, but VistaLink Technologies

seemed to read her thoughts, watching her for a moment before letting out a soft,

shifted-and she saw Jarrod approaching, his expression cool and composed.

I interrupting?" Jarrod asked, his

here, so I'll excuse myself," Watts joked, cocking his head with an

beside

unchanged. "I used

wife's wedding ring was

flashy

care for ostentation. now, think the sparkle is a

for a

people mindful

boundaries."

glanced at him, searching his expression for any hidden meaning. She was sure something must have happened between these two men-Jarrod never seemed to

managing an

as unruffled as ever. "No need to overthink it, Mr.

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