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."

guessed this much. Anyone who knew how shaky things were between her and

moments she actually had

support down the line-she could always move on to other

it

side, I'm sure he'd wonder, too. Only the two of you know what's really going on between you. I just wanted

facts, but Elodie still

The whole ordeal with the baby had

to get him? Who could say what

almost

Yesterday Alexander suspected

was getting back at her. Now today,

she was the one

them came

cool, who would bother

just end up holding more

for your concern, Mr. Aldridge." Elodie didn't intend to discuss it any

seeing

a

situation than you are."

sure if Elodie just didn't

truly believed she

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