How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 431

Sylvie listened to the ongoing discussion, and the frustration she’d felt earlier—when the topics seemed dense and impenetrable—finally began to ebb.

“It’s not so bad,” she said quietly. “I mainly came today to learn something new.”

Octavia was about to respond when, out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Elodie as Sylvie adjusted her camera.

Her eyes widened in surprise. “Elodie?”

Elodie heard her name and glanced over calmly, saying nothing.

“What’s she doing here?” Octavia huffed after Elodie ignored her, then turned to Sylvie for answers.

Sylvie snapped her notebook shut, her tone neutral. “No idea.”

But the way she said it carried a hint of disdain, as if to suggest, Who knows what tricks she pulled to get in?

Elodie, seated close by, heard every word and understood the implication clearly.

She capped her pen without looking up. “However I got here doesn’t matter. What’s more interesting is how you managed it. That, I do know.”

Sylvie’s expression sharpened instantly, her brow knitting into a frown. The easy smile she’d worn moments before vanished.

Was Elodie mocking her now? Did she really think she was in any position to judge?

Alexander, for his part, couldn’t help but let out a low, appreciative chuckle, nodding as if to say, Well played.

Elodie didn’t bother sparing the group another glance. The second half of the session was about to begin, and she focused her attention on the large screen at the front of the room as new materials appeared.

This conference didn’t just explore current trends in technology—it also delved deep into landmark research and renowned journal publications from top scholars in the field.

Glancing up, Elodie immediately recognized one of the upcoming papers as a piece written by Mr. Charlie Sterling several years ago. She’d pored over it countless times, studying every detail, so the author’s name was as familiar as her own. The academic value of this work was immense, and even seasoned professionals found it challenging to digest.

Then, the screen changed again.

Elodie arched an eyebrow as another paper came into view. Even Alexander shot her a surprised look.

No wonder—the latest example selected for in-depth study, representing the pinnacle of academic achievement, was none other than one of Elodie’s own publications from five years ago.