NovelEnglishChapter 377 Elodie wasn't the least bit concerned about that.
Even if something did go wrong, it wouldn't fall on her shoulders. She hadn't been the one to suggest revealing anything, after all.
"As for your grandmother, I'll send someone to invite her over later," her own grandmother added.
At that, Elodie's brow furrowed ever so slightly. She'd almost forgotten about that detail. "That's not necessary, Grandma. My grandmother's been exhausted lately dealing with my uncle's situation. Let's not trouble them today. I'll thank her for you instead." Her grandmother knew nothing about the divorce. If she really did try to invite Elodie's other grandmother, the whole thing could blow up.
She had to pacify her own grandmother first.
"Alright, alright. Your grandmother has certainly had a rough tlately. I'll have Jarrod pick you up then; I'll let him know." Clearly in high spirits today, her grandmother changed the subject almost immediately, already making new arrangements.
And before Elodie could protest, the call ended-as if her grandmother feared she'd have a chance to object. Every exit was blocked off, every route predetermined.
Elodie stared at her phone screen, her brows drawn together.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe checked the time.
Jarrod was coming to pick her up? If they showed up together, wouldn't that attract even more attention? Did her grandmother and Jarrod not consider that? Her grandmother was determined to have her attend, still seeing her as the Silverstein family's granddaughter- in-law. There was no easy way to explain otherwise.
Elodie sat quietly for a moment, deep in thought.
Only then did she begin to pack her bag.
When Jarrod's car pulled up outside her building, he was seated in the back, eyes fixed on his iPad, not bothering to look up. "Call Mrs. Silverstein," he instructed.
Keith, the driver, nodded after bringing the car to a stop.
Ordered by the matriarch, Mr. Silverstein had no choice but to chere in person.
He dialed Elodie's number.
It took a long tbefore she finally picked up, her voice cool and emotionless: "I'm heading out on my own. You do what you like." Jarrod paused, glancing up at the driver.
Keith frowned, confused. "But...didn't we already notify you that Mr. Silverstein would be coming?" She knew they were coming, and still left without a word? "Are you his assistant, or am I? If you notify me, am I supposed to just wait around?" Elodie's tone was calm, her words sharp.
Keith was taken aback.
He caught Jarrod's gaze in the rearview mirror, uncertain.
Was she...calling them out? But before either man could respond, Elodie had already hung up.
Jarrod didn't seem bothered. He merely stared at Keith's phone for a moment before lowering his head once more. "Let's go." When Elodie arrived at the hotel, she realized just how grand the event was.
Her grandmother had practically booked out the entire place.
Staff stood at the entrance to greet guests, parking cars one after another.
Even though there wasn't an official theme, the steady stream of guests never waned.
The Silverstein family's influence was on full display.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe soon learned that the Silversteins hadn't even sent out invitations-everyone here had cof their own accord. As long as you were a business partner, you were welcome.
With such an event, who'd turn down the chance to make new connections or strike a lucrative deal?
As she passed through several groups, Elodie overheard the buzz: "What kind of celebration is this? The Silversteins really went all out. The guest of honor must mean a lot to them." She kept her expression neutral as she walked past, letting the gossip drift by. She didn't take it to heart, nor did she flatter herself.
On her way upstairs, Elodie unexpectedly ran into Lucinda and Octavia.
Lucinda's eyes flickered with surprise when she saw her.
After all, Lucinda had always thought Elodie was rather ordinary.
But this time...
"Why didn't you ever mention you had a talent for this?" Lucinda couldn't help but feel a strange mix of emotions. She'd always assumed Elodie's only real asset was her strikingly beautiful face. Elodie understood exactly what she meant.
There was astonishment in Lucinda's tone, but also a subtle reproach.
Octavia, on the other hand, scowled deeply. She'd felt all day that this event was unfair to Sylvie; and now she lashed out reflexively: "Don't get so smug. It was just a test score-don't think you can use that to bully Sylvie!" Elodie's eyes turned frosty. The corners of her lips curled as she opened her mouth to respond.
But before she could speak, a cold, commanding voice sounded from behind: "Octavia, if you can't learn your manners, you can go hand reflect on your behavior."
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