What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 593

The grand opening was held in the multi-functional banquet hall on the third floor of The Grandeur Hotel, a luxurious property owned by The Sanders Conglomerate.

Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, illuminating the sprawling venue as brightly as the midday sun.

By nine in the morning, VIP guests had poured in from all over, packing the hall to the brim.

After surviving Kaia's rigorous screening process, only a handful of the original Aethelstan team remained. Noelle's loyalists had been thoroughly purged, including Gordon Hayes.

Gordon had left without much of a fuss. On his way out, he simply commented that Kaia was utterly ruthless. Kaia hadn't bothered defending herself; she just wished him a successful future.

Middle and upper management from both Aethelstan and Veridian, top executives from the parent conglomerate, corporate partners, representatives from major research labs and hospitals, and several key shareholders were all in attendance.

The invited media had already set up a perimeter of cameras near the entrance. Financial journalists whispered among themselves, eagerly awaiting the star of the hour.

Around ten o'clock, Kaia stepped up to the podium. She was slated to deliver the keynote address on behalf of the new company.

Originally, this was supposed to be Silas's responsibility. But Silas had flat-out refused, insisting she take the stage because he had no intention of speaking.

Kaia had tried to decline multiple times, but she finally agreed when Silas secretly texted her his true motive.

He wanted her to stand up there and shine just to slap Noelle in the face and make her seethe with jealousy.

Only then did Kaia realize his stubborn refusal was part of a calculated vendetta.

Silas harbored a deep hatred for Noelle, but he couldn't just scream at a woman in public. Instead, he employed perfectly professional, highly visible tactics to crush her spirit.

Kaia thought Silas was a pretty good guy, working tirelessly to avenge the wrongs done to her.

The concise, punchy address sparked thunderous applause.

Kaia offered a polite bow and stepped down from the podium.

Finnian sat dead center in the front row. From start to finish, his eyes never left her.

From the second she walked up to the moment she stepped down, she practically radiated light. He wanted to look away, but he was entirely captivated.

That bone-deep confidence and commanding presence couldn't be faked.

Finnian's face felt warm, and the heart beating against his ribs began to race uncontrollably.