What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 543

Dexter was startled by the sudden question from the backseat. "I'd guess it's highly likely because of Ms. Lawrence. Dr. Hayes has a flawless resume and would have had a very bright future with the national team. Sigh, Ms. Lawrence really is that charming."

Finnian's dark gaze turned somber. So Noelle really was casting a wide net, just waiting for the fish to bite.

"What about Julian Kendrick?" Finnian thought of another man, one who used to be one of his best friends.

His mind flashed to the way Julian looked at Noelle—restrained, cautious, always stealing one more glance. A completely unhidden obsession.

On the day of Noelle's wedding, aside from Finnian drinking himself into the hospital, he heard Julian had collapsed in his own room and had been rushed to the ER too. Later, Finnian had noticed a scar on Julian's wrist. He never asked how it got there, but it was highly likely he had cut his own wrist over Noelle.

Dexter replied softly, "Everyone could see how Mr. Kendrick felt about Ms. Lawrence."

Finnian clenched his fists, his fingers trembling slightly. So Julian had willingly thrown himself into her net too?

Finnian scoffed internally. His own arrogance was nothing but a joke. He thought he had everything under control, but the truth was, he hadn't even seen the true colors of the people right next to him.

He had to admit, Noelle's tactics were brilliant. She barely seemed to do anything. She just looked at them with those innocent, pure eyes, spoke in that gentle, non-threatening tone, and used vulnerability and stubbornness to trigger a man's curiosity and protective instincts.

She didn't have to lift a finger. They all turned themselves into willing fish in her net.

"Boss, Ms. Lawrence really is incredibly charming, but the way she acts, it's like anyone could be her 'one and only'," Dexter remarked with a chuckle.

The backseat fell dead silent. Finnian didn't respond. But maybe, starting now, he could finally see the real Noelle and stop being fooled by her fake persona.

At that exact moment, Kaia slowly woke up, still leaning on the conference table.

She shifted and realized a black coat was draped over her shoulders, carrying a faint, cool scent of lemon.

Kaia returned to the table and woke up her laptop screen.

"Kaia!" Silas suddenly called out in a low voice. She turned to look at him.

Silas reached out and pressed his large hand over hers. His palm was burning hot, making Kaia instinctively pull her hand away.

"Silas!" Kaia stiffened.

Silas's gaze deepened. "Honestly, I've had my eye on you for a long time. When I came back to the States, I was just going to try my luck. I never expected my cousin to send you to Veridian."

Kaia stared at him. "Why are you bringing this up?"

Silas chuckled softly, looking down. "I feel like you coming to Veridian and helping me build this new company is some sort of destined connection. Kaia, when you were still married to him, I didn't dare step over the line. I didn't want the gossips in the company making things hard for you. But now... I want to pursue you."