Elodie nodded. "As you can see."

Watts fell silent, thinking it over. "You realize, of course, that this affects Mr. Silverstein as well. The higher-ups are going to take this seriously. Whether they'll trust you completely going forward... that's another matter."

Of course Elodie had considered that.

This data issue-

It wasn't just her on the line.

Watts glanced her way, then suddenly asked, "Are things tense between you and Mr. Silverstein? Last time, when you told me about the miscarriage, I couldn't really tell you were upset. Is it because Mr. Silverstein hurt you badly before, so now you and he..."

Elodie wasn't surprised people would assume that.

After all, back when Sylvie Fielding was still around, there was none of this affectionate couple image between her and Jarrod.

Plenty of people still doubted their marriage was all that harmonious.

And with Watts's question now, she could instantly see where this was going.

"You're wondering if I'm letting my feelings get in the way-using this chance to sabotage Jarrod?" Elodie said it outright.

Watts pressed his lips together. "I know you wouldn't. But Mr. Silverstein... I'm not so sure about him."

how shaky things were between her and Jarrod would be thinking

of the rare moments

had U.N2 backing her up, plus Charlie's support down the line-she could always

though, it wasn't

Silverstein's side, I'm sure he'd wonder, too. Only the two of

was just laying out the facts, but Elodie still

lately. The whole ordeal with the baby had left them both wounded, Jarrod especially. His reaction had

he really think she was out to get him? Who could say what was going on

thought almost made

Yesterday Alexander suspected

was getting back at her. Now today, Watts

was the one

came out

of them lost their cool, who would bother

They'd just end up holding

but thank you for your concern, Mr.

seeing any anxiety

leaned back and relaxed a little. "Honestly,

situation than you are."

Elodie just didn't

believed she could fix

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