Chapter 410
Chapter 410
High society thrived on gossip, and a battle for the sole heir of a top-tier billionaire family was prime material.
Rafael’s early death had put a spotlight on the family. With The Sanders Conglomerate controlling hundreds of billions and continuously setting market records, Finnian’s every move was heavily scrutinized.
Though he aggressively killed any media coverage of his personal life, a young, handsome, and powerful CEO naturally attracted rumors.
There were whispers of late-night meetings with a famous actress or a female financial executive, but none were ever proven–likely just tabloids chasing clicks.
In contrast, Noelle was a far more credible candidate. Having lived with the family for eighteen years and building a deep bond with Finnian, she was highly favored by insiders.
She was young, stunningly beautiful, and actively involved in his
business. On paper, they were a perfect match. For a man at the absolute pinnacle of power, letting a woman into his inner circle was rare. If Noelle hadn’t been under his protection from the start, all her ambition and capability wouldn’t have earned his attention.
Kaia was the living proof of that.
Despite her brilliance and radiant complexion, she came from a modest background and refused to play high-society games. Seven years of marriage had resulted in a relationship as bland as tap water. The public consensus was that the divorce countdown had already started.
Finnian’s actions strongly suggested he was fully preparing for promoting the widowed sister-in-law.
While the concept was morally bankrupt, the ultra-rich elite viewed the freedom to choose whoever they wanted as the ultimate prize of their
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wealth.
The banquet began to wind down around 3:00 PM. Guests filtered out, and the lively courtyard grew.quiet.
Kaia got ready to take Brynlee home and went to say goodbye to Josephine.
“Grandmother, Brynlee is getting tired. I’m going to take her home.”
Josephine’s eyes darted thoughtfully before she waved Brynlee over, handing her a toy. Brynlee beamed. “Thank you, Great-grandmother! I love it.”
Josephine affectionately patted her head. “Good girl. Go play with Grandma Elaine for a bit. I need a word with your mom.”
Kaia paused as Brynlee happily ran off to find Elaine.
Unable to leave now, she stood waiting until Josephine spoke. “Kaia, come have tea with me in the side hall. The food today was too rich.”
Kaia studied her face and nodded.
In the side hall, Ava and the staff had cleared the tables and set out a tea
set. Josephine settled into a heavy armchair, closing her eyes. Kaia took the cue and brewed a pot of ginseng tea to soothe her stomach. Josephine seemed exhausted, and Kaia poured the tea patiently without rushing her.
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After a while, the rich aroma of ginseng filled the room. Josephine opened her eyes and asked casually, “Kaia, I sent invitations to your parents. Why didn’t they come?”
Kaia stared into her teacup, not answering immediately.
Seeing her silence, Josephine sighed softly. “Are we cutting ties for good?”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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