What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 79

Finnian didn't respond. He simply downed the rest of his drink in one go, turned on his heel, and walked away.

Miles approached them, flanked by several hospital directors.

"Kaia, incredible job tonight." Miles's gaze rested on Kaia's stunning face, his eyes gleaming with genuine admiration.

"You're too kind, Miles. I'm hoping we can collaborate more in the future," Kaia said, never missing an opportunity to talk business.

Miles's smile deepened, his voice earnest. "Absolutely. I'm completely on board."

Hearing that, Kaia tapped her glass against his. "Then I'll be counting on you, Miles."

"Anytime." Miles looked at the spot on the rim where her glass had touched his, then subtly brought it to his own lips and took a sip.

As the event drew to a close, Kaia was entirely exhausted. After saying goodbye to Celine, she found an empty VIP lounge and collapsed onto a sofa.

Silas walked in carrying a cup of warm tea. "You look dead on your feet. Drink this, it'll help you sober up."

"Thanks. You've been running around all night, you've got to be more exhausted than I am," Kaia said gratefully.

"I'm fine." Silas's smile didn't waver. "I really owe you tonight. If it wasn't for your absolute technical dominance backing me up, getting these investors to actually care would have been a nightmare."

Kaia smiled. "Your ability to read a room and pull people in is nothing to scoff at either."

As Silas spoke, he casually hopped up and sat on the edge of her coffee table. A second later, he let out a low laugh and leaned in, dropping his voice. "You totally crushed a certain someone's ego tonight. Did you see her face? It was a masterpiece."

Kaia paused before replying flatly, "Don't compare me to her."

"Understood!" Silas looked incredibly pleased. "She's not even in your league."

"You handle the wrap-up here. I need to head home. Brynlee called me twice already," Kaia said, her tone softening.

"Alright. The driver's waiting out front. Get home safe. Don't keep the kid waiting," Silas said with genuine concern.

Kaia stood up, said her final goodbyes, and made her way out the door. The driver the company had assigned her was already idling at the curb.

"Kaia!"

A tall, commanding figure approached from behind. Finnian had somehow followed her out.

Kaia turned to look at him as he spoke. "Brynlee is throwing a bit of a fit. Let's ride back together."

"Where's your car?" Kaia frowned, having zero desire to share a ride with him.

"Dexter is still inside. He's going to drive Noelle home. She drank," Finnian explained as he pulled open the back door of her car and slid right in.

Kaia stared at the open door in silence. Knowing her daughter was at home waiting for her, she didn't have the energy to fight him over it.

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