Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 198

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“What did she say?” Finnian’s expression instantly turned cold.

Noelle stared at him blankly for a moment, her eyes looking hollow before she finally spoke. “The last time we argued over the rights to the tranquilizer project, Kaia came to my office. She told me I’ve made a career out of riding her coattails. She said using other people’s hard work as my stepping

was pathetic.*

ping that lie, Noelle buried her face in her hands, pretending she couldn’t bear to look in the eye.

And she’s right. If I’m not ag trembling. “But… talent trying so hard… tryin

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I should just admit defeat,” Noelle choked out, her voice Not everyone is a brilliant technical genius like her. I’ve been hing perfectly…”

as she sobbed, the dark storm in Finnian’s eyes intensified.

hing that cruel?

belle in the eye and say something so vicious?

shouldn’t be falling apart like this.” Noelle quickly wiped the tears from the es. “Like I said, she wasn’t entirely wrong. It hurt to hear, but it’s the truth.”

e has a superiority complex when it to her work. Don’t let her get to you,” Finnian e turning rough as he tried to comf

for your sake, I won’t hold it aga to back it up. I’ll just have to politely behind her back,

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know Kaia is arrogant by nature, but she’s got Noelle said, forcing a brave smile while keeping ole of the humble, understanding victim flawlessly.

help, but Noelle’s words completely killed that idea.

e asked her for a favor, she’d definitely use it as xactly had their marriage turned into?

ymore.

day, the air was thick with tension.

tan team led by Finnian sat facing the Cytogene representatives.

ons, exhaustion was visible on both sides.

etting his expensive pen down on the table. “We fully understand ding IP protection and market risk. However, I’d like to propose a few new at might break this gridlock.”

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capital while dramatically accelerating your technology’s integration into the Chinese market.”

Murmurs rippled through the room as Cytogene’s CFO immediately began crunching the numbers

*Second,” Finnian continued, locking eyes with Dr. Shirley. “We propose establishing a joint R&D center in China. Aethelstan will fund sixty percent of the capital, while Cytogene retains a forty percent equity stake purely through technology licensing and management. This center won’t just serve the domestic market; it will act as a hub for the entire Asia-Pacific region.”

The CFO leaned in and whispered urgently to Dr. Shirley. Her expression notably softened.

This proposal meant Cytogene could establish a foothold in Asia at a fraction of the cost, while still maintaining total control over their proprietary technology.

Finnian observed their reactions with predatory precision before delivering his final blow. “If the initial rollout is successful, within five years, Aethelstan is willing to grant Cytogene full access to our distribution networks across the rest of Asia to promote your entire product line.”

At that, Dr. Shirley finally smiled. This meant Cytogene would gain a massive distribution pipeline across Asia without the nightmare of building a local team and infrastructure from scratch.

Sitting beside him, Noelle watched Finnian casually drop one massive concession after another, her heart racing with a complicated mix of emotions.

This version of Finnian was utterly magnetic.

His ruthless business acumen, his strategic brilliance, and the sheer power he commanded in a boardroom-to Noelle, he looked like a god among men.

“Excuse us. We need to confer privately. We will give you an answer shortly, Mr. Sanders,” Dr. Shirley said, urgently needing to get her team into a private room to discuss the monumental offer.

Finnian nodded smoothly. “We’ll wait in the adjacent room.”

Three hours later, using Finnian’s aggressive concessions as the baseline, the two sides finalized the revisions. Pens hit paper.

“It’s a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Sanders. Ms. Lawrence.” After signing the contracts, Dr. Shirley stood and offered her hand to both of them.

“Likewise,” Finnian smiled. “Looking forward to the road ahead.”

Noelle stood beside him, a glowing smile on her face, her eyes shining with triumph.

After an entire afternoon of grueling negotiations, the sun had set outside the hotel windows, and the city lights were beginning to flicker on.

Stepping out of the conference room, Noelle walked closely behind Finnian.

Staring at his broad, confident back, a wave of intense emotion washed over her.