What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 49

Since Noelle moved her office here, the space was even more expansive and brightly lit, offering a sweeping view of the city skyline through the windows.

Behind the curved desk was a bookshelf adorned with volumes and art pieces.

As Kaia walked in, Noelle was typing away on her computer. She waved a hand dismissively. "Have a seat, Kaia. Next time you need to see me, just walk right in. No need to go through my assistant."

Kaia sat down across from her and placed the folder on the desk. Skipping the pleasantries, she cut straight to the chase. "I'm here regarding the ecological cultivation and traceability integration project for the herbal medicines."

Noelle's smile didn't waver. She glanced at the file on the desk but didn't bother to examine it. Instead, she leaned back in her chair. "That's your area of expertise, Kaia, so of course I respect it. But investment risks require careful assessment. Aethelstan has a strict set of standard operating procedures. This isn't just my personal opinion."

"Besides, Mr. Vance's company is small, and its ability to weather risks is weak. That's just a fact."

Kaia stared at her quietly, letting out a cold laugh in her mind.

Then, she picked up the file from the desk, her tone perfectly calm but razor-sharp. "I have no intention of interfering with Aethelstan's investment decisions. But as the technology provider, I have a responsibility to ensure that evaluations are based on facts and professional judgment, not derailed by irrelevant outside factors."

"If Aethelstan decides to drop this based on vague justifications, I will have no choice but to compile all the questionable data and communication logs from this evaluation process into a case study. I'll provide it to other potential investors so they can get a clearer picture of Aethelstan's internal logic and risk preferences."

Noelle's expression finally cracked. Her fingers twitched on the desk, and her smile grew noticeably rigid. "Dr. Chavez, you're about to leave Aethelstan. Do you really want to stir up this kind of drama before you go?"

The air in the office seemed to freeze as the two women stared each other down across the massive desk.

Right then, the intercom on Noelle's desk buzzed.

She snatched it up immediately. "Hello?"

Noelle shot a look at Kaia and said into the phone, "Understood. Please tell Mr. Sanders to wait a moment. I'll be right there."

Hanging up, Noelle turned back to Kaia, her smile now carrying an extra layer of hidden meaning. "Alright, Kaia, I hear you loud and clear. Aethelstan will reconsider the project. Finnian needs to speak with me, so I have to go."

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