Section 10: Part 4 (pages 225-253) Summary

Angier notes he has two goals at this point in his life. One is to regain the relationship he had with Julia; though he knows this will no longer be love, he hopes for an amiable relationship. The second is to out-perform Borden's illusion. He comments that he and Olivia no longer share a love but are more like companions who cling to each other. Olivia suggests she apply for a position as Borden's assistant and return with the secret Angier longs for. She uses her mother's maiden name, Westcombe, for her employment. She is hired, but as she begins work, she does not have any answers and is distant from him on her returns. Eventually, she sends word to her maid that her belongings are to be forwarded to her, and she meets with Angier one...