Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282

Chapter 282

“Grandmother, Mr. Rhodes Sr., Mrs. Rhodes Sr.,” Noelle greeted them immediately, flashing a perfectly polite smile

Josephine gestured to an empty seat. “Sit.”

Noelle obediently sat down and tactfully poured a fresh round of tea for the elders.

“Noelle, what do you think of the eldest Rhodes grandson, Martin?” Josephine didn’t waste time on pleasantries. “He’s three years older than you and currently the Vice President of The Rhodes Group. You’ve met him before. He’s undeniably handsome and comes from an impeccable background”

The color completely drained from Noelle’s face. She forced a bright smile. “Yes, I know Martin Rhodes. But we’re merely acquaintances.”

“Your grandmother Rhodes tells me the boy has been pursuing you for the past six months. He’s sent you countless gifts and flowers. Surely, you’re more than just acquaintances.” Josephine’s sharp eyes locked onto her, sending a chill straight down Noelle’s spine.

Noelle let out a soft, awkward laugh. “Well, yes, Mr. Rhodes has been quite enthusiastic lately. I have received his gifts, but I’ve had most of them returned.”

Hearing this, the Rhodes elders frowned, their displeasure obvious.

In their eyes, their grandson was the cream of the crop-more than good enough for a widow. Noelle acting so high and mighty was a direct insult to their pride.

“Rafael has been gone for over half a year now. It’s time you considered your own future. Today, with your grandfather and grandmother Rhodes here as witnesses, I’m making the decision for you. Spend some time getting to know Martin. If you two are a good match, we’ll pick a date and make it official.” Josephine’s tone carried the absolute authority of the family matriarch, suffocating Noelle until she could barely breathe. Her face was now deathly pale.

“Grandmother, I… I want to focus on my career right now. I’m not thinking about marriage. Please…

“Work will always be there, but a woman’s prime years won’t wait. Since you are a daughter of the Sanders family now, you must think of what’s best for the family. Staying single indefinitely isn’t an option.” Josephine mercilessly cut off Noelle’s weak excuses, finalizing the verdict.

Noelle’s breath caught in her throat. Beneath the table, her hands clenched into white-knuckled fists.

She knew exactly what the old woman was doing.

She just wanted to kick her out of the Sanders family as fast as possible. The attempt to send her abroad had failed, so now it was an arranged marriage. Pure fury coursed through Noelle’s veins.

“Yes, Grandmother. I will spend time with Mr. Rhodes. I’m sure he’s a very exceptional man.” Noelle had no right to refuse. Josephine’s word was law. If she dared to rebel, the old woman had endless ways to make her suffer.

Seeing Noelle finally yield, the Rhodes elders smiled in satisfaction.

Noelle forced down her food, tasting nothing but ash and bitterness.

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This old witch knew everything, yet said nothing. She simply used every trick in the book to force her

out

“Ms. Lawrence, since you’ve agreed, let’s do this. Martin has some free time tomorrow and booked a table at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. You two young people can have a nice lunch and really talk” Mrs. Rhodes Sr. was no fool either. She privately looked down on Noelle for being a widow, but Noelle had the massive backing and resources of the Sanders family. If the Rhodes family married her, it would deeply tie their business interests to the Sanders empire. It was a highly lucrative move.

Noelle sneered internally. The hotel was already booked? Were they really in such a rush to throw her away?

Masking her disgust, Noelle feigned a look of pleasant surprise and nodded quickly. “Of course. Mrs. Rhodes, you’ve arranged everything perfectly. Mr. Rhodes and I actually have a lot of shared interests. We will definitely have a good chat.”

After dinner, Noelle stood by the restaurant entrance, respectfully waiting for Josephine to get into

her car.

Josephine stood by the vehicle, pausing before getting in. She fixed Noelle with a hard stare. “The Sanders family has raised you for eighteen years. We have given you everything you could ever ask for. I expect you not to disappoint me.”

Noelle bowed her head, fully understanding the threat.

“I understand, Grandmother,” she replied softly.

Watching the luxury car drive away, Noelle dug her nails so hard into her palms they nearly bled.

It was obvious. The recent rumors from the award ceremony had reached the old woman’s ears, and now she viewed Noelle as a direct threat.

So, Josephine was taking decisive action to eliminate her. By forcing her into a blind date and marrying her off as a daughter of the family, she would remove Noelle from the Sanders’ internal power struggles forever. Then both the matriarch and Kaia could sleep soundly.

At noon the next day, Noelle arrived right on time at the Western restaurant inside Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

She hadn’t told anyone about this forced setup.

She knew word would eventually reach Finnian’s ears anyway.

She was in no rush.

Martin Rhodes was dressed sharply in a tailored suit, wearing a pair of stylish glasses. When he saw Noelle approaching, he practically leaped to his feet.

“Ms. Lawrence, I’ve been looking forward to this.” Martin couldn’t hide his smug satisfaction. For six months, he had showered her with gifts and flowers to no avail. Clearly, it took the intervention of the elders to finally get her attention.

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