I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 328 +25 BONUS Carter didn't take the reporters ' absurd words to heart , but they seized the chance to press him with cutting questions . " Mr. Jamison , Ms. Thayer has publicly apologized and admitted to interfering in your marriage with Ms. Ravelle . Tell us , did you feel no guilt at all when you betrayed your wife ? " " In your eyes , was Ms. Thayer really better than Ms. Ravelle ? " " We've learned that Ms. Ravelle became a stepmother after marrying you and worked tirelessly to raise your two children . How could you cheat on such a kind and devoted woman ?

" Carter's expression darkened . A reporter pressed , " Also , we heard that when you first arrived in Draventh , you introduced Ms. Thayer as your future wife . That doesn't exactly match what you said about being coerced . " Carter warned , " That matter has already been clarified . I advise you all to stop spreading baseless rumors that could damage my marriage . " With that , he got into the car . On his way over , Carter caught a glimpse of Lauren silently crying by the side door out of the corner of his eye . The sight of Lauren's face sent a wave of guilt crashing over him .

He even wanted to rush over and hold her to shield her from every accusing eye . - But he knew that now wasn't the time . So instead , he told Grace , " Find a chance to tell Lauren I'll visit her once I've settled things here . Take this bank card . Buy her a small apartment to live in . " Grace accepted it , though resentment simmered in her chest . She thought that Carter was far too indecisive . How could he succeed in anything if he kept wavering like this ?

After the car had gone a short distance , Grace quietly got out where no one was around , put on a mask , and headed back the way they had come . Carter instructed Glen , " To the Ravelle residence . " The job was done , and now it was time for him to claim the credit from Liam . Just then , Marcus called . He sounded stern as he said , " I sent you an address . Come here right away . ' Chapter 328 " I need to go to the Ravelle residence first . I'll come by later , " Carter replied . " No ! Come now ! Something's wrong . " " What's wrong ? " +25 BONUS " You'll see when you get here .

" After hanging up , Carter hesitated for a moment before instructing Glen , " Head to the address Marcus sent me . " As he said that , he sent a text to Rhea's phone from his new number . " Honey , everything's been taken care of . From now on , the four of us will live happily together . Wait for me . I'll come by later to be with you and have a drink with your dad . " Not once did he feel any embarrassment typing those words . Shameless confidence came naturally to him . The moment he tapped on the button to send the message , relief washed over his face .

He was realizing that life with Rhea might not be so bad after all . He thought that it was comfortable and simple . She would care for his two kids wholeheartedly , while Liam would offer him endless support in business . Only a fool would throw away such an opportunity . He convinced himself that setting Lauren aside for now , in the interest of the bigger picture , was entirely justified . When Carter reached the location Marcus had given him , he found the latter looking distinctly annoyed . Marcus had been counting on Carter reconciling with Rhea .

After all , with Liam's backing , George would be easy to crush . If that happened , the Sniders and Ravelles would eventually drift apart , maybe even turn against each other . And then , the Cain family would finally rise . But now , everything was falling apart . " Mr. Cain , what's with that face ? " Carter took a seat as if nothing were amiss . He then poured himself tea and sipped it , his smile faint . 2/3 Chapter 328 " You're in the mood for tea right now ? " Marcus snapped . +25 BONUS " Of course . Everything's proceeding as planned .

Soon enough , George will no longer be a threat , " Carter replied , smiling .