How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 236

Everyone present turned their heads to look.

Even Elodie paused for a moment, her gaze drawn to the entrance as a large group swept in. At the head was an elegant, imposing woman—her beauty sharpened by experience, her demeanor commanding.

No one had expected Lucinda to show up at Goldspire for an inspection.

Maurice and the others immediately straightened their postures.

Lucinda, having just flown in on short notice, hadn’t anticipated running into Jarrod here either. Hearing the manager’s words, she gave a simple, “Lead the way.”

The manager gestured politely. “Mr. Silverstein and his party are in the dining room, along with Mr. Silverstein’s girlfriend…”

Lucinda’s steps barely faltered.

Her heels clicked against the floor as she approached—and then she saw Sylvie seated at Jarrod’s side.

But almost at once, Lucinda noticed Elodie sitting not far away.

Her eyes narrowed, surprise flickering across her face at this unexpected tableau.

She glanced at Jarrod, only to see that he remained perfectly calm, as if there was nothing complicated about the scene at all.

“Mrs. Silverstein,” Joseph spoke up, greeting her.

Maurice and the others quickly followed suit.

Sylvie inclined her head politely to Lucinda but didn’t address her directly.

Lucinda gave a clipped nod. “I’m here for an inspection. Please, carry on.”

She didn’t force conversation with Sylvie, simply letting her gaze sweep past.

“Jarrod, come with me.” Lucinda called, her eyes drifting briefly to Elodie as she turned to leave.

She didn’t exchange a word with anyone else present.

Jarrod finally rose and followed Lucinda out of the room.