Chapter 18
His concem for her had nothing to do with old feelings, he was only worried because The Silverstein Group was about to partner with them
in Ivan’s eyes, she was still, after all, Mrs. Harcourt. If she didn’t know how to play her part, and Jarrod took offense, it could cause quite a ripple
Elodie looked at him quietly, “is that all you u wanted to say in me??
“No,” Ivan stubbed out his cigarette and met her eyes. “Quenia doesn’t know about our past. I’d appreciate it if you got along with her
Was that a waming to keep her mouth shut?!
Elodie almost laughed
Everything that had happened today left her feeling raw, an ache rising in her chest
“Brother,” she said with a calm, almost distant tone, “if she’s ever curious about how you came to be my brother, maybe I’ll chat with her but is there really anything
Ivan’s brow furrowed!
But then, a faint, knowing smile played at his lips. “You really have grown up, Elode. There was a time when everyone in the Harcourt family knew how much you liked me, and now you’ve learned to hide your feelings
Back then, her crush on him was no secret to anyone in the family.
Now she could tuck those feelings away, and he admired her for it!!
As for Jarrod “Ivan offered a pointed reminder, “Men fooling around outside is nothing unusual. Queenie doesn’t know you’re his wife, and it’s best you don’t make that public. It would just put Sylvie in an awkward position,”
“Thats what Jamrod wants?” Elodie lifted her gaze
kan tumed to lie, offering no explanation
She stood out on the porch, the cold wind biting at her skin. Elodie drew a deep breath and let out a bitter laugh.
The same Ivan who once wore he’d never let any man mistreat her, never let anyone hurt her–now he just stood by as she punk deeper telling her not to make things difficult for his girlfriend and her friend?:
When Iran returned, Jarrod and the others were chatting as if nothing had happened
Ivan glanced at Jarrod and Sylvie. In truth, running into Jarod at Mount Serene had been pure chance. From this encounter he’d learned that Sylvie and Queenie were close–they’d only had dinner together the night before
“Mr Silverstein, you’re a lucky man, beautiful woman at your side. Any plans to tie the knot? van asked with a thoughtful smile
Sylvie, knowing van and Elodie were supposed to be siblings, watched him carefully, a faint smile curving her lips
Ivan, of course knew all about Jarrod and Elodie’s marriage, but he didn’t care. Instead, he offered his best wishes to Sylvie and Jamrod, as if he was already certain the mamage would and
Alter all, no one understood men better than another man
f anything, it’s you whall be celebrating soon, Mr. Harcourt Jarrod set down his teacup, his tone cool and unhumed. “Perhaps I should congratulate you in
advance
Queenie smiled graciously My dad’s been pushing for H..“)
Ivan paused, Elodie’s face flashing across his mind. He hesitated before replying, “With your blessing, Mr. Silverstein, I promise you’ll be the first to know when it happens
Nearby. Octavia was growing anxious
She uned into whisper to Jarrod, “Hey, do you think Elodie’s going to tell Grandma what happened here? If she does, went your whole thing Exposed?
with your w
wife get
Elodie was clever–who knew what she might say to stir things up with Grandma and break them apart?
So annoying
Jarrod’s eyes darkened, his reply certain and cold. “She won’t”
And he was right–Elodie wouldn’t
Laser, she took the guesthouse car down the mountain.
They were getting divorced anyway. Whatever Janod did was none of her business now
With one day left in the weekend. Elodia paid a visit to her grandmother’s house!
Rosemary hesitated when she saw Elodie arme alone, but didn’t ask anything Instead, she busted herself preparing a full table of food
As Elodie quietly ane, Rosemary suddenly frowned. “Why have you lost so much weight lately? Are you feeling unwell 7
