Chapter 19
Elodie instinctively tightened her grip on her fork “No, really, I’m fine. I’ve just been busy–skipping meals, that’s all.
She’d last a lot of weight since she got sick. Her appetite was gone, and nothing seemed to stay down, but neither Janod nor van had noticed
Only her grandmother, the one person who truly loved her, had sensed something was wiming right away?
But Elodie couldn’t tell her!
Her grandmother was getting on in years, and after Elodie’s mother passed away, she hadn’t been able to handle any more shocks. Her uncle, Emile Thome, had been in a care home battling liver cancer for months. If Elodie fell apart, how could either of them cope?!!
“Elodie, are you unhappy?” Rosemary watched her with concem, picking up on the unease in her demeanor. “Did you and Jamod argue?”
Why else would Jarrod barely ever come by with her?
Elodie et down her fork and hugged her grandmother tightly. “No, honestly, we’re doing just fine. Don’t worry about me. Next time, I promise, il bring him here myself so he can tell you
Just as soon as the divorce was finalized. I
Then they could both move on!!
For now, Rosemary just kept piling food onto Dodie’s plate, wishing she could somehow make her put on twenty pounds overight
Even though the thought of eating made her quessy, Elodie smiled and ate everything her grandmother offered
Before she left she wrapped herself in the scarf her grandmother had knitted.
Monday
Elodie didn’t go to The Silverstein Group. She drove straight to VistaLink Technologies
Jarrod had approved her resignation, and she’d wrapped up her work, it was time to start a new chapter.
She left the men’s scarf in the car and wore her own up to the office
Esmeralda and Alexander were waiting for her!!
They were the only ones on VistaLink Technologies management team. Now that Elodie had invested her technical expertise, she was the third–largest shareholde But most employees were skeptical about her
Everyone at VistaLink Technologies had graduated from top universities in the US or Europe.⠀
Elodies résumé, by comparison, was far from impressive–her only real work experience was in PRX
And this was a tech company, not a place for show ponie
“Why didn’t you wam me you only hire people with at least a Masters? Elodie said, looking around in surprise after skimming through the company’s roster.
Graduate degrees didn’t seem to count for much here?
Esmeralda waved a hand dismissively. So what? Put all their degrees together and they still wouldn’t be half as useful as you. You’re VistaLink’s secret weapon
Elodie’s UNZ project from five years ago had already blown the competition away.
“Before you start, maybe I should get you in for an MR Alexander grumbled. need to make sure you’re not still lovesick. If you buil halfway through the project, who am I supposed to cry to?”
Elodie just stared at him
Santo old Alexander–blunt sever
Mr Sterling, there’s someone here to see you” Alexander’s assistant knocked at the door. She says she wants to talk to you about UN2
Sylvi–Ms Falding She says she’s here on behalf of Mr. Silverstein from The Silverstein Group!!!
At the mention of that name, everyone’s face poured except Elodie’s.
Especially Esmeralda, who folded her arms and snored. “And who the hell in the to represent Janod? Tell her to get lost
The assistant looked helplessly of Alexander
Ms. Mercer had a fiery temper, but Mr. Sterling usually kept a cooler head
Alexander’s eyes narrowed coldly. “Tell her were busy with an important guest. She showed up unannounced, and I don’t have time for her‘
The assistant managed a strained smileć
Well, that was even harsher than expected
They might as well have just said she wasn’t welcome
Elodic, though, didn’t take it personally. From the moment she’d learned Sylvie worked in the drone industry, she’d known this would happen i
She was used to it now She wouldn’t let her personal life bleed into her work
“In fine. Don’t worry about me” she said quelly
Euneralda rolled her eyes. “I’d give anything to see the look on that vixen’s face the moment she finds out you’re the real developer of UNZ She’s not even worthy to shine your shoes! And Jarred he must be blind as a bath“:
Back when Elodie had signed a secret contract with the government, her integrated reconnaissance and strike drone had gone into action, and U NZ was classified Shed signed a five year NDA batting her from revealing her involvement
Otherwise, that vuren would never have had a shot?
Suddenly, the office door swung open.
A man’s voice, sharp and impatient, rang out: “I want to see just what kind of VIP thinks they can waste my time!”
wwwho hi
ved, her face darkened. “Grady Mercer,
