I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

2 Chapter 142 " Mr. Jamison ? " Valerie , from a refined family , maintained her courtesy . Carter found an excuse . " The female guest at that separate table came with me . Could she be seated elsewhere ? That way , the Donovan family's carefully prepared dishes wouldn't go to waste , " Valerie politely refused . " It's fine , Mr. Jamison . Your female companion can enjoy the fine food . You need not worry . " Carter knew he had been turned down and had no choice but to leave . " Mrs. Donovan , is this ... appropriate ? " Stanley asked . Valerie put away her smile .

" She schemed her way here . Shouldn't we at least let her enjoy the spotlight a little ? " Their precious Rhea must never be bullied ! It might have been forgivable elsewhere , but how dare this woman pull such a lowly trick in Draventh ! " Go get ready . I will toast the ladies on behalf of Luciana . " With that , Valerie left and appeared in the women's section . Everyone stood and greeted her respectfully . She toasted each table . By the time Lauren noticed, Valerie was approaching . Lauren rose but didn't know how to address her . A maid poured her some wine , and Lauren accepted it .

Valerie sized her up in an instant . " I don't know you , but I'm grateful you came to my grandmother- in - law's birthday banquet . " With that , she downed her glass of wine . Lauren responded , " Wishing Mrs. Donovan Senior a long and happy life . " She followed suit , finishing her own glass . Then , the maid immediately poured her a second one . Lauren was puzzled but couldn't refuse . At the main table , Rhea , having toasted Luciana , turned around and noticed the scene . Liora smiled . " Val is known for her tolerance of alcohol .

" 1/3 ནོ 1 : | : ་ འདོགས 1 ནཊཾ They were drinking one glass after another . Could Lauren handle it all ? Rhea's gaze shifted to Carter Indeed , he took action and walked toward Lauren . Liora noticed as well . " Let's go , too , " As soon as they arrived , Carter shot Rhea an irritated look . " What are you doing ? " Liora blinked in confusion . +25 BONUS " I know you have many friends , " Carter said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone . " But is it necessary to pick on one woman like this ? If you want to embarrass her , just say so .

' He assumed that Rhea had orchestrated the women's mistreatment of Lauren . Liora , who was used to all sorts of scheming women, was completely stunned . She had never expected Carter to say something like that . Goodness gracious ! This guy was really something else ! Rhea stood in the middle , smiling . " You're right . " Carter froze . " What ? " " I do want to embarrass her . " " You ... " Carter was so angry that no words came out . Rhea continued , " Mr. Jamison , do you have any further questions ? If not , return to the men's section . Wandering around will get you escorted out .

" Being " escorted out " publicly would be utterly humiliating . Carter had no intention of letting that happen , but Lauren was being bullied . He wondered how Rhea wielded such influence to get these prominent women to back her . " It's okay , Carter ... " Lauren coughed softly , appearing fragile . " Knowing them is an honor for me . Don't blame Rhea . " Typical words spoken by a scheming woman . Just then , Valerie spoke . " Mr. Jamison , we invited you to this banquet because we respect you . But as far as I remember , I didn't invite this woman . May I ask who she is ?

" As the host , she had the right to question a guest's identity . 2/3 Chapter 149 Carter gritted his teeth . " She's ... my secretary . " " Just a secretary ? " +25 BONUS Valerie raised an eyebrow . " If I'm not mistaken , you're Rhea's husband . And yet you brought some questionable woman here ? Do you take the Donovan family for a joke ? " Since they were far from the seating section , she wasn't worried about others overhearing Carter's face darkened . Lauren coughed continuously . " I - I'll leave now . Please don't fight because of me ... " Valerie's eyes showed her apparent disdain .

" Thank you for your consideration . In that case , do leave . Lauren's cheeks flushed instantly as she was publicly kicked out . Carter gritted his teeth .