How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 39

Elodie paused for a split second when she heard the words "Mr. Silverstein's girlfriend."

So, he was willing to acknowledge his relationship within the company.

He would declare his love openly.

He would give Sylvie free rein to move about as she pleased at work.

He would make sure she felt safe and accepted.

To Jarrod, only Sylvie was worth all of this, wasn't she?

Esmeralda's smile was icy and insincere. "Girlfriend? So she's not even an employee at Nexus Analytics?"

Sylvie replied with a gentle smile, "Jarrod granted me special permission to train on-site at Nexus Analytics. I'm not officially on the payroll, but I'll be helping evaluate this project."

So, Elodie thought, if they were here to negotiate materials for manufacturing, Sylvie would be allowed to give her opinion too?

Elodie couldn't help but knit her brows.

Jarrod had given Sylvie so many exceptions.

She wasn't even an employee, yet she could come and go in the confidential sample rooms, review manufacturing and 3D model blueprints, and even participate in major production meetings?

Jason quickly clarified, "You both have nothing to worry about. Ms. Fielding is more than qualified. Mr. Silverstein said she can be briefed on all the particulars, and if anything goes wrong, he'll take full responsibility."

Esmeralda nearly laughed out of pure anger.

She was indignant for Elodie's sake!

The divorce wasn't even finalized, and Jarrod was already grooming the new woman for the role.

Elodie said nothing.

She was remembering how she used to think Jarrod was just cold and rigid, obsessed with rules—that's why he never allowed her any exceptions.

He wouldn't let her step into his office.

Wouldn't allow her to greet him at work.

Wouldn't let her mention, even in passing, that he was her husband.

Wouldn't let her anywhere near a Silverstein Group project.

So it wasn't the rules that mattered. It was that, to him, she wasn't worth making an exception for.

Even when she wore the title Mrs. Silverstein, she was never as important to him as Sylvie was—Sylvie, who was cherished and preferred.

"If you want to discuss the specs for the components," Sylvie said gracefully, "I'm afraid you'll need to wait a bit longer, Ms. Mercer. I have to check on the progress in the sample room first. Jason will take good care of you while I'm gone." She nodded, glancing at Jason.

Jason immediately flashed a smile. "Why don't I show you both the 3D modeling work first?"

But Elodie could see how much Jason deferred to Sylvie.

Technically, Jason was the highest-ranking manager here.