I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 166 Whispers rippled through the hall . " Seriously ? " " I haven't heard my wife mention that . She must be lying . " Peter sneered . " Ms. Ravelle , why aren't you saying anything ? Don't you even know your own family ? 11 A clear path opened through the crowd , as if everyone had instinctively made space . The hall fell silent . Liam's gaze was deep . Smiling , he asked , " What's going on here ? " Noticing him speak , Sharon stepped forward with righteous authority . " Mr. Ravelle , Ms.

Ravelle , here , has been presenting herself in Colburn as a member of the Ravelle family to gain work opportunities and profits . " Peter shot a disdainful glance at Rhea and added , " The Ravelle family carries significant prestige . Mr. Ravelle , if anyone with ill intentions tries to drag you into a scandal , it's best to stop it in time . " Everyone exchanged glances . Such a claim never arose without reason . Was Rhea actually from the Ravelle family of Draventh ? Lauren , in a quiet corner , lowered her head . A small smile played on her lips .

She hadn't expected Sharon to raise this question here , but thought that it was for the best . However , she subtly tugged Carter back a step and whispered , " Sharon's too impulsive . Bringing this up in front of everyone will put you in a difficult spot . " Carter knew it too . Rhea most likely wasn't a Ravelle of Draventh . Once this came out , the Ravelle family would take offense at Jamison Group because of her , which would hurt the company's future . Yet deep down , he couldn't help feeling curious .

Part of him even hoped that Rhea had no connection to the Ravelle family of Draventh . But if she wasn't connected , how had she met George ? The two facts didn't quite add up , leaving Carter momentarily unsure of how to respond . The hall was quiet . Liam leaned back in his chair . " If I remember correctly , Ms. Ravelle's husband is a Jamison , right ? " 1/3 Chapter 166 +25 BONUS Hearing his name , Carter didn't hesitate . He pushed Lauren's arm aside and stepped in front of the crowd . " Yes , Mr. Ravelle , " he said firmly .

Lauren stood awkwardly , trying to compose herself and not appear embarrassed in front of the crowd . Liam sized up Carter , his gaze cold and piercing , as if examining a criminal . However , Carter met his gaze evenly . After a moment , Liam smiled and said , " You're married , and you don't even know who your wife is ? And you let an outsider publicly criticize her ? " The two questions left Carter speechless . Liam's words also made the space around Carter grow wider . Those nearby instinctively shifted aside , putting some distance between themselves and Carter .

Lauren couldn't help but step forward and stand beside Carter . " Mr. Ravelle , integrity is everything . As a businessman , Carter is committed to fairness . He won't show favoritism or tolerate injustice . " Her words were strong and confident , leaving no room for argument . Liam frowned . " And you are ? " Lauren's fiery momentum faltered at his question . " I ... " Sharon quickly interjected , " Mr. Ravelle , Mr. Jamison and Ms. Ravelle were indeed married , but they aren't anymore . " " So ? " Liam fixed his gaze on Lauren . " Who is she ?

" He wondered if this woman was the one who had bullied Rhea . And here she stood , bold and unflinching , right next to Carter . Rhea had become the center of gossip , and Carter didn't even say a single word . Was this what a man was supposed to do ? A surge of disappointment and anger welled up inside Rhea . She had dreaded this moment more than anything . She didn't want her trivial private matters dragged in front of her family . First , her parents would worry . Second , they would become the subject of whispers and ridicule because of her .

A faint red gleam shimmered in her eyes as she stepped forward . 2/3 Chapter 166 +25 BONUS All eyes turned toward her . Her calm gaze locked onto Carter's face . At that moment , Carter clearly saw all her feelings for him drain from her eyes . His heart skipped a beat . The sudden ache in his heart caught him off guard . Rhea said , " I didn't expect my personal affairs to draw everyone's attention . Since that's the case , there's no point in hiding it . Mr. Jamison and I filed for our divorce a few days ago . And this lady here is the birth mother of my two stepchildren . "