How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 714

Patricia let out a cold laugh. "Let's deal with the paperwork first. Eldrion Global losing ground isn't good news. As for Jarrod and his side..."

"I'll handle it," came the calm reply.

Henrietta's birthday celebration was one of the most important events in all of Eldermere.

Nearly every prominent family in town would show up to offer their well-wishes, with guests even traveling in from other states. The entire affair was orchestrated to be grand and impressive-everyone eager for a chance to brush shoulders with the Silverstein family.

Elodie had gone to stay with her grandmother the night before. She wanted to personally escort her grandparents to the party, making sure they arrived together. She didn't ask Jarrod to join them as her grandmother had suggested; she preferred to have a private word with her family first, to ensure nothing would upset Henrietta at the party tomorrow. After all, the only people who knew about the impending divorce were her grandparents.

Rosemary, her grandmother, held no grudge against Mrs. Silverstein. She understood that during Elodie's years with the Silverstein family, Henrietta had always treated her well. Rosemary wasn't about to disrespect that bond.

"Have you and Jarrod figured out what you're going to do?" Rosemary asked once they were in the car. "I've heard quite a few things from old friends lately-a lot of people think you two are inseparable again. Are you planning to work things out?"

Emile, Elodie's uncle, glanced back from the driver's seat.

Elodie's eyes flickered before she shook her head. "No, there's no need to worry. I'm an adult. I'll handle it."

She said nothing about the child.

"Your relationship is your own, Elodie," Emile said gently, offering her a reassuring look. “I just hope whatever you decide, you'll do it for yourself—not because of outside pressure or what everyone else expects."

but she soon offered a comforting smile. "I

Hotel a property owned by the family, closed to the public for the entire day. No matter how many guests arrived, there would be room

was already waiting

caught sight of him as he exchanged pleasantries with someone nearby. Tall and striking in a perfectly tailored black suit, he stood out from the crowd. Even among the

seemed to sense her gaze. After finishing his conversation,

and Emile with impeccable manners. "Grandma, Uncle, let's head

liked Jarrod. There was a rare sort of composure and intellect about the young man. Even when things were strained between him and Elodie, he'd

a quiet sigh. Some things

nodded and let Elodie guide her through the doors. Jarrod followed at a measured

extensive; nearly every familiar face in the business world seemed to be present. Elodie spotted Raleigh

crowd, Maurice Nilsson

the utmost respect. "Good evening, Mrs.

Joseph Delacroix paused to acknowledge Elodie before turning to her grandparents. "Mrs. Thorne,

Joseph at

almost said something, then glanced at Jarrod beside him and thought better of

eyes flickered, but he simply nodded. Jarrod, for his

else came over to speak with Joseph, and he let

topics. She led Rosemary and

Elodie walked away, Maurice sidled up to Jarrod. "So... things still aren't patched up between you