Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 308

Chapter 308

Chapter 308

Noelle’s jaw tightened. She was sick of hearing the word ‘specialized.’

“A specialized consultant? Do you have anyone in mind?” Since taking over Aethelstan, Noelle had focused entirely on high-level corporate strategy, leaving the technical R&D strictly to Gordon.

Gordon hesitated, eventually dropping his gaze to the table.

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manager took a deep breath and cautiously offered, “Maybe we sk Dr. Chavez to take a look? She has extensive research ce in this specific field…”

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eam, she had to maintain her composure as eeth, she said, “I will find a solution. We have lable besides her. Meeting adjourned.”

oelle brought in half a dozen high-profile ould crack the code. A massive headache set in

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esperate, Noelle called Finnian.

His voice was deep, laced with exhaustion.

ou not been sleeping? You sound terrible,” Noelle said

at’s wrong?”

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The Cytogene partnership.

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We’ve hit a massive technical roadblock. My team has been stuck on it for two months.”

Finnian remained quiet, waiting for her to finish

“I wouldn’t bother you with this if I had any other choice, but the deadline is right on top of us. If we fail this first phase, Cytogene will pull out. I need you to ask Kaia to help.”

Silence stretched across the line. Finally, Finnian asked, “Is there no one else?”

Noelle let out a bitter laugh. “I’ve tried everyone. No one can find the flaw.” Finnian seemed to deliberate. “I’ll try.”

Noelle blinked, surprised. “Finnian, you’re the CEO of the conglomerate, and Veridian Future is a subsidiary. Can’t you just order her to do it? It should take one word from you.”

Finnian offered a self-deprecating chuckle. “You know how Kaia is.”

Noelle fell silent. She hadn’t expected Finnian to tolerate Kaia’s defiance rather than treat her like a corporate subordinate. Frustrated, she ended the call without pushing further.

Finnian stared at his phone for a long time. Kaia’s contact sat quietly in his message history. The last text was from him, saying he was downstairs. She had never replied.

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His grandmother’s voice echoed in his mind, reminding him that Aethelstan’s success was largely built on Kaia’s brilliance. Finnian had never discounted her technical genius; she was the pillar of the

company.

After a moment of silence, he typed: ‘Kaia, do you have time? I need to talk to you.’

He quickly followed up with: ‘It’s about business.’

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Ten minutes passed. No reply. Finnian checked his phone for the tenth time before tossing it onto his desk. He leaned back in his chair, staring

at the ceiling.

Their last encounter had ended in a vicious fight, and she had actually slapped him. She was so desperate for the freedom to date Simon Quinn that she had resorted to violence. That wasn’t Kaia. Unless she had truly reached her breaking point.

Since then, their interactions had been strictly limited to co-parenting theatrics for Brynlee. Kaia was becoming such a skilled actress that Finnian could barely see the cracks in her facade.

He checked the time. She would still be at the office.

For the sake of the conglomerate and Aethelstan’s future, Finnian took a deep breath and stood up. If she wouldn’t text back, he would go to her.

Veridian Future.

The subsidiary was swamped with new projects, and the atmosphere was tense. Kaia was at the center of it all, jumping from lab to meeting room without a moment’s rest. But she thrived under the pressure, managing the chaos with practiced ease.

Finnian parked outside the Veridian building and took the elevator up, unannounced.

The receptionist’s eyes lit up when she saw him. “Mr. Sanders! What brings you here?” she asked, offering a flirtatious smile.

“Looking for my wife,” Finnian replied flatly, instantly freezing her advances.