I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Kendall continued , " Let Angie find a good match here , too . If she settles in Draventh later , she and Rhea could help each other . What do you think ? " Angie ? Penelope had so many grandchildren that it took her a moment to remember which one Kendall meant . Settle in Draventh and help Rhea ? Penelope shot Kendall a sharp look . She would have been grateful if Angie Kramer hadn't messed things up . There was no way she could help Rhea . " Angie ! Come here ! " Angie had just been wandering around outside .

She was dazzled by the grandeur of the place and the handsome young men who surrounded her . At her mother's call , she hurried over . " Go say hi to your grandma first , " Kendall instructed . Angie smiled brightly at Penelope . " Hi , Grandma ! " Penelope returned the smile , asked a few simple questions , and offered some advice . With her grandchildren , she had a softer side and genuinely wanted them to do well . " Behave yourselves , " she said before walking away . " Mom , did you tell Grandma and Aunt Ruby ? I really want to stay here . " Angie tugged on Kendall's hand , pouting .

The place was so luxurious , and there were many hot , rich men around . She also wanted to marry into wealth . Besides , it seemed like no big deal . With a house this size , she was sure that the Ravelles could spare a room for her . And Ruby , being her aunt , could definitely help her meet a suitable family . Kendall reassured Angie , " Don't worry . I'll talk to Ruby about it . " She had two daughters . Angie , the younger one , had just graduated a little over a year ago and didn't have a stable job .

So when Kendall heard about the engagement party , she was determined to send Angie to Draventh and secure a wealthy match . Hearing Kendall's promise , Angie was thrilled . 1/3 Chapter 452 For the rest of the event , she kept her gaze wandering around the room . +25 BONUS When she spotted George , her face instantly flushed . She couldn't help sneaking a few shy glances at him . She thought that he was unbelievably hot . Angie had heard that he was a CEO , which meant that Rhea would be a CEO's wife . Angie wanted that kind of life , too . Just then , her phone buzzed .

The moment she checked the caller ID , her expression darkened . She slipped outside the Ravelle residence to take the call . " I told you , we're over ! Don't call me again ! " Angie's tone was firm . She was aiming for the high life in Draventh . A regular college guy was nothing to her now. After hanging up , she turned around , only to be startled . " You ... " " Hi . You're ... Rhea's cousin , right ? " " Who are you ? " Angie squinted . The woman looked familiar , but she couldn't place her . " I'm Kate Pearson , Rhea's friend .

When I came by yesterday , they were having a family dinner , so I didn't get a chance to give my gift . I see there are quite a few people inside , so I won't be going in . Could you help me pass this gift to Rhea ? " Kate's voice was gentle . Angie froze . She wondered if this was the woman Rhea had supposedly stolen George from . The rumors had already twisted the story . Everyone assumed that Rhea had meddled in the Snider- Pearson engagement and taken George for herself . Angie felt a mix of resentment and outrage .

She thought that it was utterly unfair for Rhea to swoop in and steal someone like that . Kate was reportedly the daughter of a scholarly , prestigious family , known for her kind nature . Even after Rhea had stolen her man and her engagement , she could still send a gift and offer her blessings without holding a grudge . What a kind woman ! How pitiable ! " Ms. Pearson , since you're Rhea's friend , come on in with me , " Angie said sympathetically . Kate lowered her gaze . " I don't think it's appropriate . Rhea might not want to see me .

If she gets upset and sends me away , I'd feel hurt . " " Don't worry ! The fact that you came shows that you're not holding a grudge . Rhea should be happy . Come on ! " 2/3 Chapter 452 +25 BONUS Angie confidently took Kate's hand and led her into the lively Ravelle residence . Kate lowered her gaze . Her lips curved into a smile . Her effort to research Ruby's family and her long , patient wait there had not been in vain . As Kate glanced at the gift box Angie had taken , her eyes flickered with a subtle , almost imperceptible malice .

Smiling , she looked up and stepped closer to the lively crowd . Did George and Rhea think that their engagement would go smoothly ? There was no way Kate was going to let that happen .