I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 321 +25 BONUS Back at the Ravelle residence , Liam took a drag of his cigarette after ending the call with Carter . Nathan sat across from him , still in awe of the way Liam had interacted with Carter thus far . He thought that his father was a master at keeping his emotions hidden , masking his disgust and aversion so flawlessly that not a single crack showed . Nathan believed that he needed to work on that . Otherwise , Elena would probably drive him up the wall every day . Nathan looked at Liam , who was now over 50.

In Draventh , no matter how one ranked the old money or new elites , the Ravelles stood unchallenged at the top , with Liam as the linchpin . Liam had started as a businessman , yet he had somehow forged ties with the state , riding its support to rise even higher . Now , the deep lines at the corners of his eyes only added to his undeniable authority . Liam had gradually handed the reins to Nathan in recent years , focusing more on social engagements to maintain the Ravelle family's connections and status across various circles . " Dad , you're sure good at holding it in .

" Nathan chuckled . He had wanted to kick Carter to the curb countless times now , yet Liam could still play the part of a kind father - in - law to Carter without batting an eye . Liam looked up . His cigarette dangled from his fingers , and his glasses rested on the bridge of his nose , concealing some of the iciness in his eyes . He said coolly , " I'm not holding anything in because I don't care about him at all . " " Then I'm honestly impressed that you can still be so civil with him . " Nathan gave him a thumbs - up . Liam shook his head . " I'm only doing this for Rhea .

" Only by holding himself back could Rhea vent her anger . He continued , " Nathan , remember this - having enough power to call the shots isn't something to brag about . Coming out unscathed is the real strategy . Those who have done dark deeds in the shadows never bring them up as trophies . It's not glamorous . " If you want to defeat someone , you need to show them where exactly they went wrong and make sure they accept their defeat . Getting them to bow their head and back down isn't enough . " Backing down was likely just a way to stay out of danger temporarily .

It had nothing to do with acknowledging that one had done something wrong . Liam's goal was to make Carter engrain in his mind the enormity of his mistake . He wanted Carter to 1/2 Chapter 321 +25 BONUS regret this for the rest of his life , even in death . A person who couldn't see beyond the end of their nose at least had their nose to look at , but Liam wouldn't allow Carter to have even that . He wouldn't let Carter have the slightest bit of light left in his disgusting , selfish , and philandering life . Nathan laughed .

" Dad , was there ever a moment that you felt like you were bullying someone younger than you ? " This was a chat between father and son , so there was no need to shy away from anything . Liam flicked his cigarette , looking unfazed . " He can tell his parents to climb out of their graves and fight me , then . It is his fate to have no one backing him up , just as it is Rhea's fate to have suffered at his hands . There's no bullying going on around here . " I've clawed my way to where I am today so that when you and your sister get hurt , I can strike back .

When you hold power , why would you need to talk about pity ? " Anyone who held power couldn't afford to take pity or sympathize with anyone . " Based on that logic , can you trust someone like George ? " Nathan asked . Liam said , " That's a different matter altogether . I treat your mother well , don't I ? " Nathan was at a loss for words . " This is my first time hearing someone praise themselves . " " We can ask your mother , then . " Liam reached for his phone to call Ruby . " You were looking for me ? " At that moment , Ruby happened to enter the study to bring them glasses of milk .

" Tell your son how I've treated you over the years . " For some reason , Liam was suddenly serious about proving his point on this subject . Ruby crossed her arms , looking utterly serious . " I think your father is the most responsible man in the world . You could benefit from taking a page out of his book . " Nathan was rendered speechless .