How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 422

Naylor’s voice was barely more than a whisper, his eyes trembling with shock.

He never imagined Watts would openly admit he had feelings for Elodie.

He couldn’t even fathom when Watts and Elodie had gotten so close. How had this happened?

Watts studied Naylor for a moment, a shadow flickering in his gaze before his brow furrowed. “What did you just say?”

Naylor took a steadying breath.

He’d known Watts for years—their fathers were on good terms. They weren’t exactly close themselves, but in a moment like this, Naylor felt he owed Watts the truth, no matter how brutal.

“Elodie is married, Watts! She has a husband. How could you fall for her? Hasn’t she told you? Is she stringing you along?”

The more he spoke, the angrier he became. Naylor suddenly found Elodie’s behavior downright unethical.

Watts’s expression turned cold. It was a long time before he replied, “She’s not stringing me along. She doesn’t even know I like her. Don’t blame her for this.”

But the fact Elodie was married…

“You really are protective of her,” Naylor said, his expression conflicted.

Watts was clearly surprised that Naylor had brought this up at all. After a moment’s thought, he asked, “How do you know? Who’s her husband?”

Naylor was at a loss for words. If he knew that, wouldn’t he have said so already?

The whole thing left him baffled.

And to make matters worse, his father refused to give him any details.

Just said he knew the guy.

But he knew a lot of people! Was he supposed to round them all up and interrogate each of them?

“Anyway, it’s a fact. You should give up now. Elodie isn’t right for you. With what you have going for you, you could do so much better.” Naylor shook his head in disbelief.

Watts didn’t answer, his eyes dark as he sank into thought.

After a long pause, he finally said, “I hope you’re not just repeating rumors. Whether it’s true or not, I’ll find out for myself.”

Naylor was even more bewildered. Watts wasn’t giving up?

“What do you even see in her? From what I’ve heard, she’s far from perfect.”

Her eyes met Jarrod’s calm, steady gaze.

Quickly regaining her composure, Elodie nodded politely to the group. “Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Now that she was standing beside him, Jarrod shifted slightly and looked down at her, speaking in a measured tone. “This is Mr. Dale from Pyralis Innovations, and this is Mr. Gray from Fairview Crossing—both are trusted partners of Nexus Analytics.”

Elodie recognized the names from Nexus Analytics’ list of collaborators.

They were some of the most influential entrepreneurs in the country.

She hadn’t met them before, so she didn’t recognize them at first glance.

But with Nexus Analytics under new leadership, it was crucial to build strong relationships with partners like these. Now was the perfect opportunity.

She offered her hand, shaking each of theirs in turn. “I’ve heard so much about you. It’s an honor to finally meet.”

Events like this at Eldrion Global were rare and valuable. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had the chance to meet these industry leaders.

After all, the change in leadership at Nexus Analytics was no small matter. Some companies preferred to follow the person at the helm, and with their trust in Jarrod, there was a real risk they might end their partnership and follow him elsewhere. Even though Jarrod had transferred all of Nexus Analytics’ resources and contacts to her, maintaining those relationships was essential—and entirely up to her now.