NovelFinishChapter 568 Waldron didn't hurry off today. Instead, he lingered, greeting people here and there. He seemed to be in reasonably good spirits—unlike his usual self, cold- faced and brisk, sending people away without the slightest courtesy.
When Elodie approached, Waldron had just finished dismissing another cluster of well-wishers.
He spotted her, let out a sharp huff, and started down the hallway with his hands clasped behind his back.
Elodie fell in step beside him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWaldron's assistant trailed just behind, intercepting anyone who tried to cover for a chat with a polite but firm refusal.
"Would you have a moment to speak with me?" Elodie asked, knowing full well that Waldron was, in his own way, granting her an audience.
He turned his head and gave her a sidelong glance. "These days, Elodie, you're quite the star. Plenty of people are lining up, hoping for a word. Do you really need my permission?" Elodie fell silent. That sharp tongue of Mr. Ferguson's always unyielding.
But she took it in stride, keeping her tone respectful. "You're too kind. I have to admit, I didn't expect today's spectacle either." Waldron finally began descending the steps, his pace unhurried, his tone far from warm. "Well, after today, your path will be smooth as glass. In the world of research, you're in a league of your own now." Few in their field ever earned this much attention or acclaim.
Honestly, only Waldron himself and Charlie had nrecognition that resonated beyond their immediate circles. In other professions, unless someone made sextraordinary contribution or had already reached the top, who really knew their names? From now on, Elodie would be a person of interest-everyone curious about what heights she might reach next. Elodie understood that much, but what she couldn't wrap her head around was something else entirely. "Back in the conference room, you said you knew the story behind Sylvie's situation. What did you mean by that?" How had Waldron gotten involved in the first place? He cast her a slow, measured look. "There's not much to say. These things cdown to personal choice. One stray thought can make all the difference between good and evil. If her heart had been in the right place, she'd never have ended up here." Truth be told, Waldron knew Sylvie had real promise.
She was a quick study, with a sharp memory. She could recall all the crucial points from his lectures-and even apply them. He'd never denied her talent in certain areas.
Elodie didn't quite grasp all the twists and turns, but Waldron's reaction seemed almost calm. He certainly didn't look surprised.
"This is being handled at a higher level," he added, glancing at his watch, his face still frosty. "It's a complicated mess, but you don't need to worry about it. Everything will get sorted out." ' He didn't wait to see if she understood just waved her off and strode away, as cantankerous as ever. Elodie watched him go, frowning a little.
Alexander appeared, clapping her gently on the shoulder. "Esmeralda's dealing with her brother's mess, and Grady-well, after he spoke up for Sylvie in front of everyone today, things got even more complicated. Him getting involved only makes it worse." Elodie hadn't expected Grady to stick his neck out for Sylvie like that.
"What did Mr. Ferguson say?" Alexander asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe paused, thinking it through. "Not much in detail. But it's odd-Sylvie just happened to see my data when she went to see him? The timing is...strange." Sylvie had already lost twice. Her confidence was shattered in ways she probably didn't realize.
At a moment like this, if an opportunity presented itself, and if her resolve wasn't strong enough, it E would be so easy to go astray. It was just like they said: one thought can tip the scales between angel and demon. Human nature doesn't always withstand scrutiny.
Alexander just shrugged and spun his car keys in his hand. "It's almost funny-she tried to accuse you of the sthing. If you didn't have that ace up your sleeve, she'd have ruined you completely. The only reason she's in trouble is because she made her move in front of everyone; otherwise, you'd be the one getting dragged off for questioning." Sylvie never imagined Elodie would have such a powerful trump card.
Otherwise, Elodie would be the one facing public disgrace right now.
Elodie didn't say anything more.
She intended to make her exit before Ther someone cornered her with the way things were going, she knew it wouldn't be easy to get away later.
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