I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 130 The next day at 10:30 am , Rhea received a call from Devan . He sounded annoyed as he said , " Mrs. Jamison , Mr. Jamison didn't come home all night . He returned with Lauren early this morning , and I saw ... " " Saw what ? " Devan hesitated , then said , " I saw ... a kiss mark on his neck . Silence stretched over the line . In the villa , Rhea finally felt a sense of closure . Her heart went cold , numb , and shivering , completely drained of warmth . Whatever remained between them was now truly over . Yet , tears still pooled in her eyes .

She raised her chin to suppress them . Her voice took on a calm , cold edge as she asked , " Did you take a photo ? " Devan whispered , " I did . The photo's very clear . " " Good . " Rhea didn't want Carter's wealth not only because she intended to ruin Jamison Group entirely , but also because she wanted evidence to destroy his reputation . She wanted to see if Lauren , who was always so gentle and kind in his eyes , would still stay by his side when he had nothing left . She figured that they should experience the same thing for it to be called fair .

After ending the call , Rhea looked at the photos Devan had collected for her , along with the surveillance video of the stair accident when she had fallen . In Colburn , perhaps due to cultural norms , family reputation was everything . Once tarnished , it could be catastrophic . She wondered whether Carter could withstand such a scandal . A month into her postpartum recovery , Rhea was living a calm and peaceful life . She helped Louie connect with some people in Draventh , and they secured two business deals in half a month .

Scott Group's value seemed to soar overnight , attracting envy and curiosity from Colburn's peers . They wondered about the kind of influential backer Louie had and wanted to know how he could secure multiple deals in Draventh . +25 BONUS Chapter 130 At a business banquet in Colburn , those in attendance couldn't resist asking . " Curious ? " Louie smiled . " Indeed , I have someone helping me . And I must thank Mr. Jamison for that . " Carter , who was standing nearby , caught the words and turned to look at Louie .

Scott Group had recently been subtly pressuring Jamison Group , which left him feeling extremely irritated . He was just waiting for his business in Eryham to take off to vent his irritation . " Thank me for what ? " Carter asked , holding his wine glass tightly . The crowd went silent . Louie replied , " Of course I have to thank you . Without your wife's guidance and her connections to people in Draventh , I wouldn't have achieved this . " The audience exchanged shocked glances . Carter's wife helped Louie with business ? What was going on ? Carter's expression froze .

Rhea had orchestrated these deals for him ? How was that possible ? How could she be so capable and have so many connections ? He still refused to believe that it was her skill . After all , if she were truly capable , why hadn't she helped him back then ? Carter thought that she had probably asked George for help . He looked down on this kind of success . Lauren , wearing an elegant dress , stood by Carter's side . " It's really surprising . Rhea used to be just a housewife , but knowing Mr. Snider from Draventh opened doors to other connections . That's quite enviable .

" Louie didn't even glance at her . " You should indeed be surprised . Skills like this aren't something anyone can just ask for . " At that moment , Peter appeared . " Louie , don't let that ruthless woman fool you . Keep associating with her , and I'm afraid you'll end up crying . " Louie took a sip of his red wine , thinking these people were blind . The banquet soon ended , and everyone escorted Carter and Lauren to their car . Chapter 131