I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 433 " Is that so ? Well , that's good news . If it turns out well , please send us an invitation to the wedding , " Steven said politely . Kate almost choked at those words . She wondered why Steven was suddenly acting this way toward her . And it seemed that he actually wasn't stopping George from marrying Rhea . Did he still not know Rhea's involvement in Gerard's death ? Logically , Steven's attitude toward her should have mirrored Cynthia's . He should have admired her and wanted her as his daughter - in - law . Kate didn't know what was going on .

She smiled faintly and said , " But there's no need for me to rush . It's already too late to go over now . I'll send a message to reschedule . Now that George is getting engaged , I need to show some support as a friend , or at the very least , offer a little help . " She seemed determined to stay . Steven frowned , feeling confused and helpless . Kate was usually a perceptive young woman . So , why was she acting so tactless now ? Cynthia took the opportunity to lead Kate into the living room . " You're going on a date ? Who's the lucky one ?

" Cynthia's attention was clearly more on Kate's match than on George's engagement . George stayed expressionless , his face unchanged the entire time . He had always known that Cynthia cared more about Gerard . Everything he had done after Gerard's death was ultimately an attempt to compensate for Gerard's absence . But that didn't matter anymore . He had always been a pragmatic person . Only what he held in his hands mattered . Everything else was just empty talk . " It's the CEO with the surname Burton . You've probably heard of him , " Kate replied . Cynthia was surprised . " Oh , him ?

Yes , I have . " That Burton man was young and accomplished , with an impressive track record and a clean reputation . He was indeed an ideal match . 1/2 Chapter 433 +25 BONUS But Cynthia still preferred Kate . Even though Kate had made many mistakes , she justified them as coming from loving George too much . Love blinded people . So , her actions were understandable and could often elicit sympathy . By contrast , Rhea hadn't made a single call to Cynthia - not even to offer a brief word of concern- after everything that had happened .

Cynthia believed that with a personality like that , even if she and Rhea became in - laws , they could never truly become a family . A once - warm home was turning cold and distant . Cynthia found it hard to accept . " George ! " " Ms. Snider . " Maverick followed in . Liora hurried over . " I heard you're getting engaged . Valerie and I came to see if we could help with anything . " " Mr. and Mrs. Snider , " Valerie greeted the elders . The two former close friends treated Kate , who was sitting there , as if she were invisible . George glanced at Liora .

He hadn't told her about this , which meant that Rhea had probably notified her . A subtle smile crept into his eyes . " You know Rhea well . Tell Maverick what she likes and make a checklist together . " " Got it ! " George handled the engagement arrangements personally , temporarily leaving the company matters to Seamus , who had just returned to Dalea . The living room of the Snider residence was bustling . Maverick coordinated with the maids on preparations and guest invitations , while the important guests would be personally chosen by George and Steven .

Normally , Cynthia would have handled all of this herself . Kate stood and asked , " Do you need my help ?" Cynthia tugged her back down . " Sit . " " There's no need . We can handle everything , " Liora said without looking back .