I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

+25 BONUS People always said that men could have a few inexplicably irritable days each month , when their bodies just didn't feel right . Elena fully believed in irritable male syndrome . After all , some of her male friends had shown exactly that kind of behavior . The car came to a stop at the Ravelle residence . The moment Elena stepped out , her entourage got out of a second vehicle . They had been waiting there already . " Ms. Austin , shall I help carry the gifts inside ? " When Elena arrived in Draventh , Kieran had arranged for a few bodyguards and butlers to look after her .

Nathan noticed them and said , " There's no need to give anything . " " I can't do that , " Elena said , frowning . " Showing up empty - handed will make people think my parents didn't teach me well . " She then told the bodyguards , " Just put them here , and you're free to leave . " After all , they were outsiders . It wasn't right to let them just walk into the Ravelle residence . Elena turned to Nathan and said , " Have someone come take the gifts inside . " Resigned , Nathan had no choice but to make an internal call and ask some maids to take the items inside .

At that moment , another car pulled up behind them . Both of them turned . Kate's arrival made Nathan's expression harden . His dislike and hostility toward her were no longer hidden . However , Kate acted as if she didn't notice it . She approached with Alfonso and some gifts . " I heard that Rhea's getting engaged . I came to congratulate her . ' Nathan couldn't very well refuse . Otherwise , people might think that the Ravelle family was rude . " I thank you on Rhea's behalf , Ms. Pearson . But today is a family gathering . So , it wouldn't be appropriate for you to stay for the meal .

We'll invite you over another day , " Nathan said . Kate's eyes flicked toward Elena . A family gathering ? She wondered if that meant that Elena was dating Nathan . 1/2 Chapter 448 +25 BONUS " Why are you looking at me ? " Elena shot back , refusing to yield . " I'm far more likely to be part of the Ravelle family than you are . " Kate chuckled . " Of course , Ms. Austin . I'm just a little stunned by your courage in coming so far to pursue a man . I've never dared to do something so reckless without certainty . " Kate knew Nathan well .

He was outwardly polite , but in matters of romance , he could be tough . Obviously , she was mocking Elena . Nathan's voice turned cold . " Is that so ? But I've seen you do plenty of things that had no chance of succeeding , yet you just don't seem to give up . I actually admire that kind of perseverance . Also , Ms. Austin isn't here at Draventh to pursue a man . My mother invited her as a guest . " Ms. Pearson , if you have nothing else to do , you can stand here and enjoy the snow view . My family is waiting . We'll go inside first . " Nathan's tone was far from polite .

His annoyance was so intense that he wished he could send Kate flying with a kick . After saying that , he grabbed Elena's hand and led her into the Ravelle residence . Elena was a little stunned . She was forced to walk forward . Glancing back , she cast a sympathetic look at Kate , thinking that Kate shouldn't have provoked a man in the middle of irritable male syndrome . Inside the Ravelle residence , Liam and George settled in the living room . " George , try this tea , " Liam said . Rhea had gone shopping that morning to prepare gifts for friends at the engagement party .

Just as she was leaving , she ran into George . Knowing that she was heading out , George handed her a bank card . " Use mine . " He couldn't accompany her . After all , his future father - in - law was waiting for him . Just then, George's phone buzzed . It was Rhea's payment record from her shopping trip . " Your card ending in XXXX was charged $ 187,279.80 on MM / DD at to merchant XXX ... " George's brow immediately furrowed . Rhea had spent so little . Was something on her mind ?