Chapter 21
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Keith caught on quickly. “Mr. Silverstein, Ms. Thome didn’t co
In other words, she hadn’t brought lunch at all!
Jated nanowed his eyes, deep in thought.
ach couldn’t help adding, “I checked with PR They y said Ms. Thome didn’t come in to work either–she’s officially resigned. Mr. Silverstein, is Ms. Thome throwing a
Elodie used to make her presence felt, showing up every day with lunch Most of the time, Jarrod ignored it and let Keith deal with the food
Resigned?
Jarod hadn’t really taken her resignation souly. He knew exactly how much Elodie needed this respectabile, well paid job
She’d come to her senses soon enough
He barely managed a careless smile solling through his phone until he found Elodie’s messages from a week ago–her last one, asking if he’d be home for dinner She’d stopped maching out ever since he didn’t go with her to the hospital, and after he celebrated Sylvie’s birthday instead.
Keith gave a dismissive short “Honestly, I think Ms. Thome’s just playing hard to get Shell come crawling back before long, pretending nothing happened” Trying to get Mr Silverstein’s attention, huh? As if he’d care
Janod stared at Clodie’s profile picture for a moment, then pocketed his phone without splying. He had no intention of checking in
He stood up “Book a table I’m having dinner with Sylvie??!
He paused, mim glanced back “Maunce and Joseph went to see President Brown today, right?s
Keth nodded. “Yes, sit Any instructions?”
Jarrod was already riding out “Have them make introductions. Let Sylvio meet the right people.”
Keiths knowing look spoke volumes. Only Ms Fielding could make Mr. Silverstein put in this much effort
That aftemoon, Alexander had a last–minute business dinner and wanted Elodie to come along
Her stomach had been acting up lately, and with the cancer diagnosis, she couldn’t drink She made an excuse, and Alexander didn’t press, he just asked her to pick him up afterward.
For once, Elodie wandered nearby, not in any ruch. She’d spent so long devoted to managing Jarrod’s every nood, she’d hardly lived her own life–she even found shopping strange and unfamiliar
Jarrod’s standards for food, clothes, and daily life had been so demanding, she’d had no energy left to think of herself.
Now, with her health uncertain, all she could do was try to enjoy life while she could
After browsing the shops, the cold air bit at her the wrapped her grandmother’s knitted scarf around her neck and headed back to the restaurant
She asked about Alexander’s dinner and went upstairs.
She stopped at the doorway, overhearing laughter and conversation inside “Mr. Silverstein clearly thinks highly of Ms. Fielding, bringing her here in person. It’s our Honor to meet such an outstanding woman.”
Blodte peered through the gap She saw Jamod’s tall figure, his arm loosely around Sylvie’s shoulders, his gaze soft and appreciative as he locked her way
“You two are inseparable,” someone joked. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Ms. Fielding soon become Mrs Silverstein“)
“M. Silverstein’s a lucky man, another chimed in. “With Ms. Fielding keeping things in order at home, life must be perfect.”
Janod’s deep voice was unturned, almost gentle “Sylvie’s hands aren’t meant for household chores. She has her own world to soar ini
Elodie’s hand, clutching the doorknot, went cold
Sylvie was bom to be admired and cherished, while
Inside, Alexander sat silently, Laying nothing
Elodie was only ever good enough to be a housewife, tunning errands and keeping things tidy
Elodie understood instantly Since Alexander hadn’t met Sylvie today, Janod had made sure to introduce her, open doors for her, put her in the spotlight no one would dare slight Syline now!
She drew a shaky breath Even though she and Jarrod were about to go their separate ways, she couldn’t help feeling a pang of sorrow for her former self She pulled her scarf tighter around her face and hunted downstairs, hiding her pale checks /
A few minutes later, Alexander found her by the car, clearly annoyed. Through the windshield, he spotted a second scarf on the center console. “It’s freezing–hand me that scarf, will you?”“%
Dole pasted it over without a word. Jarrod never cared for it anyway, and she didn’t want her grandmother’s handwork wasted on him
Alexander wrapped the scarf around his neck, muttering under his breath, Jarrod, always one step ahead i never expected him to bring Sylvie tonight, let alone introduce her to me Who am I compared to her?
Manwhile, Janod and his group crossed the parking lot it
Maunce was the first to notice Elodie and Alexander by the car. He quickly spotted their matching scarves and stared, wide–eyed 8.
Is Elodie cheating on her husband?” he blurted, stunned
