Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 180

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Chapter 180

Noelle’s stomach dropped. She immediately pulled up the news article Heather had sent on her computer.

Some media outlet had just dropped “The Annual Women in Power List”

The headline read: “Tech Innovator Shocks the Market: 27, Brilliant, and Ruthless

The sheer exhaustion and apathy Noelle had been feeling vanished instantly.

She shot up in her chair and aggressively scrolled down the page, her eyes scanning for a fam

name.

Found it.

Sitting right at number 36 was her own name, along with her estimated net worth.

She scoffed. The estimate wasn’t perfect, but it was painfully close.

That ranking was the culmination of over a decade of careful maneuvering within the Sanders family and grinding away at Aethelstan.

She was just about to smile when her eyes drifted further up the page, skipping past a few irrelevant

names.

Her finger froze on the mouse. Her pupils dilated in absolute shock.

Kaia Chavez. Ranked 17th.

How was this possible?

Noelle’s scalp went numb. When she looked at the estimated net worth, the numbers practically burned her eyes.

It was nearly fifty percent higher than her own.

Fake. It had to be fake.

Noelle stared dead at the name on the screen. Kaia had always played the part of the quiet, unambitious wife, yet here she was, crashing the power rankings.

The jealousy and rage exploded in Noelle’s chest like a gasoline fire, instantly obliterating her last shred of sanity.

Exactly how much had Finnian given her?

Was she really that valuable? Valuable enough to suddenly catapult her onto a wealth list and turn her into a tech billionaire overnight?

Noelle spent the rest of the afternoon staring blankly at her screen, entirely incapable of doing any work.

That evening, Julian Kendrick invited their circle to a gathering, and Noelle was on the list.

Inside the top–floor VIP room of the private club, the panoramic view of the city skyline was breathtaking.

The lighting was dim, the vibe relaxed and exclusive

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This particular circle got together fairly regularly. Back when she was the eldest daughter in law, Noelle hadn’t bothered showing up to every event.

But ever since Rafael Sanders passed away and she became a ‘free agent‘, she never missed one

howed up straight from work, still radiating the sharp, unapproachable energy of a corporate

a moment Noelle pushed the door open, Julian immediately walked over. “Wow, the queen has arrived. I’ve got all your favorite drinks lined up. Your throne awaits.”

“You always know exactly what to say,” Noelle playfully rolled her eyes at him. “Come on, tell me. Ho many young girls have you tric ith that line today?”

Julian threw his hands

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eply offended, but his eyes were completely serious. “I swear to gue of mine only makes an appearance when you’re around. No

ul mood lifted slightly as she walked over to the sofas and settled in w other guys from their circle called out their greetings.

s he coming?” Noelle asked casually as soon as she sat down.