Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 48

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Kaia felt a complex swirl of emotions. Her uncle was indeed walking on thin ice; one wrong step and he would lose everything.

Of course, this could also just be a new boss flexing her muscles. Noelle was clearly using this as an excuse to target Kaia,

“Technical questions” and “market risks” were nothing but thinly veiled

excuses.

Freezing her uncle’s project served two purposes: establishing her dominance and purging dissenters. Naturally, it was also a covert warning and a pressure tactic aimed directly at Kaia.

“Uncle, did you bring the detailed project files and evaluation reports?” Kaia asked, rapidly regaining her composure.

“Yes, I brought everything.” Marcus hastily unzipped his briefcase and pulled out a thick stack of documents. “It’s all right here.”

Kaia took them and quickly scanned the core technical specs and financial budgets.

“Uncle.” Kaia closed the file and looked at him. “In terms of technical pathways and market positioning, this project has real value. But many factors influence these decisions. Sometimes, the problem has nothing to do with the project itself.”

Marcus wasn’t entirely green in the business world. He immediately caught the subtext, and the color drained from his face. “Are you saying this Ms. Lawrence did it on purpose? But… I thought you two were close?”

Marcus had seen Kaia bring Noelle to his sister’s house for family dinners multiple times. He thought they had a great sister–in–law dynamic.

“Uncle, your main priority right now is keeping the company afloat. If

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possible, start looking for alternative funding. Don’t put all your eggs in Aethelstan’s basket. I can provide some financial help on my end too,” Kaia suggested gently.

‘Alternative funding?” Marcus looked stunned, then lost. “That’s easier said than done. Venture capital firms are incredibly cautious right now. If word gets out that Aethelstan pulled their funding, it’ll be impossible. Kaia, could you maybe talk to Finnian? He is the owner of Aethelstan, after all. One word from him…”

‘Uncle, I’ll figure this out,” Kaia said, cutting off his unrealistic hopes.

Although the flash–marriage agreement from six years ago included resource allocation, Kaia had already gone to Finnian multiple times for her brother and uncle’s businesses. If she relied on him every time she nit a wall, she would be setting herself up for a terrifyingly vulnerable future.

‘Alright, then I’m counting on you. Whether or not I can bounce back depends entirely on you.” Marcus had always believed in Kaia’s capabilities, and his eyes filled with desperate hope.

Kaia stood up. Looking at her anxious uncle, she offered some earnest advice. “Uncle, I know things will be tight, but you need to prepare. Have your people look for other investors–don’t just focus on financial packers. Carefully review the issues Aethelstan raised and prepare more convincing data and solutions. Lastly, cut costs wherever possible and scale back spending to keep the basics running.”

‘Got it. I understand,” Marcus said, instantly finding his footing again. He nodded. “I’m putting you in a tough spot again, Kaia.”

Kaia pulled out her phone and texted him a number. “This is an agricultural tech and herbal medicine financial advisor I know. Drop my name. He’s reliable and very well–connected. Have him help you restructure the pitch.”

Marcus’s face broke into a smile. “Great, I’ll contact him. Kaia, you really

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know how this works. I’m getting too old for this.”

Carrying the files, Kaia stepped into the elevator and closed her eyes for a

moment.

Noelle’s move was precise and vicious. Without making a scene, she had brought the pressure right to Kaia’s doorstep.

Kaia made a mental note of this debt. By mixing personal vendettas into business operations, Noelle wasn’t just losing her rationality; she was violating basic business ethics.

Kaia didn’t seek Noelle out immediately. She waited until around three in the afternoon, calling ahead through the internal line to make an

appointment with Noelle’s assistant. The assistant checked and replied, “Dr. Chavez, Ms. Lawrence will see you now.”

Kaia pushed open the heavy wooden door.