NovelUpdateElodie wasn't all that surprised. She sat down and sorted her documents. "Even if you don't agree, Jarrod will find sother way to make it happen." Alexander frowned. "What on earth does he see in that woman? She's got him absolutely bewitched!" Elodie shook her head. "Love doesn't really need a reason, does it?" Besides, if she was honest, Sylvie had more than enough charm to turn any man's head.
Jarrod hadn't even known Sylvie for that long-three months, tops-but somehow, she'd managed to outdo all of Elodie's efforts from the past three years.
Alexander felt a pang of injustice on Elodie's behalf. He couldn't help but blurt out, half-joking, "Maybe I should go whisper in my dad's ear, get him to blacklist those two." Elodie shook her head, her voice calm and clear. "Jarrod's fiercely protective of Sylvie. If he found out you did that, he'd probably make things difficult for VistaLink Technologies. And honestly, we're not in a position to go head-to-head with The Silverstein Group. There's no need to invite trouble over something personal." There were plenty of top-tier talents like Sylvie out there, but not many had the chance to meet Dr. Charlie himself, let alone be mentored by him. That was a rare privilege, even on a global scale.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWithout Jarrod, Sylvie's path to earning an audience with Dr. Charlie would have been a long shot.
"It's better to focus on ourselves," Elodie said quietly. "If Sylvie really has what it takes to catch Mr. Silverstein's attention, then that's her ability." Alexander ruffled Elodie's hair, trying to lighten the mood. "I just worry you're taking it too hard." After all, her husband had given all his resources and connections to the other woman. On this battlefield of the heart, Elodie seemed to have lost everything.
She drifted into thought for a moment before letting out a soft, self-deprecating laugh. "I'm trying to look at things rationally. Pushing for what isn't meant to be just doesn't work." If everyone acted on emotion, nothing would ever get resolved.
Elodie truly didn't let it weigh on her mind. The past few days, she'd been diving into the books Dr. Charlie once gave her, cross-referencing them with other research, refining her ideas bit by bit.
Alexander was so impressed, he could already picture the grand unveiling of the project. Excited, he gathered the entire engineering and technical team for a meeting.
If all went well, they'd be able to send their latest proposal to Dr. Charlie next week.
But before that, Alexander suggested they meet with Mr. Patrick. If they could secure government collaboration for their project over the next three years, the impact would be doubled.
They arranged a meeting, and the next morning, Elodie and Alexander headed straight for the downtown office tower.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMr. Patrick's assistant greeted them and, with a friendly smile, let slip a bit of public news: Jarrod had already brought Sylvie in for a visit just the day before.
Elodie paused, but quickly realized it made perfect sense. Jarrod valued Sylvie enormously, and with his forward-thinking mindset, he wouldn't miss a chance to polish her résumé. The assistant added, "Mr. Patrick is still considering Ms. Fielding's proposal. You two should present your case- there's still a chance to impress him." That was as much as she was willing to say.
Mr. Patrick already had a good impression of Elodie, especially after learning of her secret background. That alone had earned his respect.
By the tthey wrapped up their discussion, two hours had flown by. Mr. Patrick hadn't given a direct answer, but Alexander was unfazed. "With all my years of experience, I'd say we have a real shot." Elodie smiled, hoping he was right.
The next day, Elodie mustered up the courage to send Dr. Charlie a message, just
a simple greeting. She'd always felt guilty about not keeping in touch, but now, with her dreams rekindled, she r wanted to properly apologize to the man who once tried to recommend her to the Aerospace Research Institute.
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