How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 154

Jarrod lowered his gaze to her, gently patting the woman's back in a gesture of reassurance.

His open and public display of support made those around Sylvie regard her with a new sense of caution and respect.

To be protected so openly by Mr. Silverstein of the Silverstein Group—surely this woman was destined to become Mrs. Silverstein before long.

The overzealous fan was quickly ushered away.

Elodie watched the commotion with numb detachment as whispers began to ripple through the crowd.

"Oh my god, Mr. Silverstein is the ultimate protector! So charming!"

"I've heard Ms. Fielding is his girlfriend. Seeing them together, I wouldn't be surprised if they're about to announce something big."

"Not just ‘about to'—it's inevitable. My father told me Ms. Fielding has been making waves in our circles lately. Mr. Silverstein's been introducing her to all the major players, bringing her along to every top-level event. He's basically rolling out the red carpet for her!"

"That's what it looks like when you're proudly acknowledged in public!"

"Well, you can't blame him—Ms. Fielding is brilliant, a PhD from overseas, insanely capable, and she looks like a movie star. Who wouldn't fall for her?"

Elodie ignored the gossip, standing apart as if none of it concerned her. She listened to strangers fawning over her husband's "love story" with another woman.

It didn't matter anymore. She didn't care.

Turning away, she made her way back to Alexander, step by step, her expression unreadable.

Alexander had witnessed the whole scene and caught every word of the crowd's reaction. He worried Elodie might be hurt—even if she was divorcing, Jarrod had been her husband for three years, and seeing him with another woman so openly seemed unbearably cruel.

"You okay?" he asked softly.

Elodie offered him a faint smile.

She was fine.