I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 243 Jack lowered his voice and said , " I never said I wanted to work with him . " The other foreign investors nodded in agreement . " Mr. Snider , we're not working with Mr. Jamison . " However , a verbal decision meant nothing . Moreover , Carter and Rhea were about to divorce . It was obvious to anyone with eyes that Liam didn't like Carter . Liam's words had practically shouted that he didn't recognize Carter as his son - in - law . There was no reason for Jack to disregard Liam's opinion and offend him . George pulled out a cigarette .

Jack quickly took out his lighter and lit the cigarette for him . " I'll consider the projects Ms. Ravelle chose carefully . I hope you can put in a good word for me with the Ravelles . " George had initially intended to work with Jack . But after the Ravelles left without discussing business , Jack knew that the family wasn't pleased . He had no choice but to swallow his pride and ask George for a favor . If the deal went through , Jack wouldn't mind handing his overseas medical equipment business entirely to the Snider family . Marcus , who had just arrived nearby , overheard Jack .

He said , " Don't worry , Mr. Deleon . Mr. Snider is busy , but perhaps Mr. Jamison can give it a try . After all , being the Ravelle family's son - in - law makes things a bit easier . " Carter thought for a moment . " If you need me to , Mr. Deleon , I can give it a try . " Jack froze . He had hesitated too , unsure of the Ravelle family's private affairs . If the divorce did not proceed , he would risk indirectly offending Carter . After weighing his options , he said , " Mr. Jamison , it's not that I don't trust you , but I'm a foreigner . Doing business here carries risk .

If something goes wrong , you would end up dealing with the fallout too . " " I'll leave first , Mr. Deleon . We can talk another day , " George said . " Of course , of course ! " : . 1/2 Chapter 243 +25 BONUS In the car , Rhea asked , " Dad , are you mad ? " Liam shook his head and looked at her . " I'm just a little disappointed . His boldness is wasted in the wrong place . " If Carter had come to Draventh with Rhea after their marriage , even if Liam had initially disapproved , he would have eventually eased up for Rhea's sake . He might have even supported Carter .

But what did Carter do ? He had known better , yet kept making mistakes . Liam said , " I'm not going after him now because it's unnecessary . If we crush him , people will say that we're abusing our influence . After all , he's alone here . But once you're divorced , we'll be strangers to him , and then anything we do will be justified . " If you ever want to remarry , I'll pick someone for you . No one will dare talk behind your back . If you don't want to marry , then just stay at home . Your mom and I can take care of you .

" Rhea looked at the streaks of white in Liam's hair and felt a pang of sadness . She clung to his arm . ' Dad , thank you . " Meanwhile , Lauren had been waiting in Jamison Manor . " Carter , you're back ? Have you had a few drinks ? I made you some late - night snacks . ' She wore clothes that radiated softness , and her tone was light and gentle , like that of the ideal wife . But every bit of humiliation Carter faced that night had been because of Lauren . If she hadn't claimed to be his fiancee when they first arrived in Draventh , none of this would have happened .

Once he secured the deal with Jack and finalized the divorce from Rhea , they could finally have peace . Even if the Ravelles didn't like him , at least Liam wouldn't have publicly humiliated him that day . Carter's eyes burned with anger . " Why did you have to peacock in front of Rhea just now ? Did you want everyone to recognize you ? " Chapter 244