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."

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

dwell on it, glancing around the room before turning back to her, his gaze sincere. "This airliner contract-it's a milestone for all of us. Eldrion Global's going to fight hard

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. No one gets

formidable, but VistaLink Technologies had nothing

thoughts, watching her for a moment before letting out a soft, rueful laugh. "That's the Elodie I know-fearless as ever. How could anyone not admire

behind them. Elodie's gaze shifted-and she saw Jarrod approaching,

his voice as calm as

myself," Watts joked, cocking his

beside

"I used

wife's wedding ring was

flashy

care for ostentation. now, think the sparkle is

a handy

keeps people

boundaries."

him, searching his expression for any hidden meaning. She was sure something must have happened between these

took it all in stride, unbothered, even managing an

"No need

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