I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 329 Marcus exclaimed , " You've been tricked ! " Carter's brow twitched . " Tricked ? What do you mean ? " +25 BONUS " You haven't heard ? " Marcus continued , " Rhea publicly told the reporters today that George is her new boyfriend ! They've already gone to the Ravelle residence ! " That was exactly what the reporters had said to Carter earlier . " No way ! " Carter set down his teacup . " That's impossible ! Liam promised me that once Lauren apologized publicly , we would stage a fake divorce , place all the blame on her , and Rhea and I would come out as the victims .

No one would have betrayed the marriage , and we would have remarried afterward . " Marcus laughed . " You actually believed him ? " A creeping dread washed over Carter , and his palms grew cold . It was all part of Liam's scheme ? No way . Liam had repeatedly taken him to events and introduced him to top figures across industries . He wondered if it had all been a lie . Carter steadied himself . " You're overthinking . Even if Liam schemes , he wouldn't target me . After all , if my reputation suffered , it would reflect on Rhea . Besides , I'm the one she loves the most .

He's protective of her . He wouldn't harm me . " He knew that some of that was self - deception . After saying that , he jumped up urgently . " I'm going to the Ravelle residence . " Despite his outward denial , he felt unsettled inside . He hurriedly left and got into the car . " To the Ravelle residence , now ! " he commanded . Meanwhile , after the reporters left with Carter , Grace appeared . Lauren , hoping to slip away , was blocked . " Ms. Huber ? " Grace approached her . Lauren forced down her resentment toward Carter . A subtle flicker of anticipation stirred within her .

" Carter sent you , didn't he ? He must have his reasons , right ? " 1/2 Chapter 329 +25 BONUS Lauren wasn't willing to give up on Carter unless absolutely necessary . After all , her most significant leverage was being the mother of his two children . Moreover , he had personally terminated her pregnancy . She was sure that he felt sorry for her . Grace held out a bank card . " Mr. Jamison asked me to give this to you . " Lauren's hands shook as she reached for it . " Did he say anything else ? " Grace met her gaze . " He said to sort out your feelings and start living properly from now on .

" Live properly from now on ? Lauren's knees nearly buckled . Was he giving up on her completely ? Was he going to care for Rhea and leave her entirely behind ? Was this money meant as a breakup settlement ? Without saying another word , Grace turned and walked away . The message was delivered . How Lauren interpreted it was her own problem . Lauren almost snapped the bank card in two . The anger in her eyes showed that she was on the verge of erupting . At the Ravelle residence , Rhea read Carter's text and felt a bitter sense of irony .

Liam was making tea at home , while George sat across from him . George had been here many times before , but he had never felt even slightly tense . Nathan sat beside him , his gaze sharp as he looked at George . Friends or not , being a brother - in - law came with different rules . Liam said , " Your parents have called me ten times . I hope you can handle this yourself . Don't make Rhea face your parents . " " I will , " George replied . " Go on , then . " Less than ten minutes after George left , Philip reported , " Mr. Ravelle , Carter has arrived . " Liam looked up , smiling faintly .

" Let him in . "