I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 455 Carter was in rough shape . Rhea's engagement party yesterday had been live - streamed in full , and he had watched the entire thing Kate sat across from him , watching coldly as he drank glass after glass of wine , Carter spoke as if he had finally found someone to vent to , " I never gave her a decent wedding ... Not even an engagement party ... I never realized that she could be this stunning . " The more he watched Rhea's life now , the more guilt consumed him . Scenes from the past replayed in his mind like a flurry of sharp knives , randomly stabbing at his heart .

His eyes reddened . He fought back tears and managed a bitter smile , " I pushed her away with my own hands ... " " She's vain and shallow . What does that have to do with you ? Her love was cheap . If she really loved you like she claimed , why would she leave ? She thought that she had been young and naive . She realized that she could indulge herself and be worshiped by everyone , but being with you made her look foolish , so she left . That's it . " Kate's words were venomous , and her gaze was icy . " She barely had any real contact with George .

How could they suddenly be a couple and get engaged ? Either she never loved you , or she had already betrayed you long ago . So why are you getting upset over someone who doesn't even love herself ? " Looking at Carter , she felt nothing but hatred . He had been abandoned , yet here he was , still hung up on Rhea . Kate couldn't understand what was so good about Rhea . She was just a woman who once degraded herself and now traded her beauty for affection . In Kate's eyes , Rhea didn't love George at all .

She believed that Rhea loved vanity , hated Carter , and couldn't stand seeing Kate with George , so she took him for herself . In Kate's mind , Rhea had betrayed their friendship first . Rhea knew that Kate liked George , so she stole him first . After all , there was no better eligible bachelor than George in Draventh . Ever since they were young , Rhea had always outshone her . Whether in academics , appearance , or friendships , Rhea was always at the forefront . Kate's mindset had long since been twisted by countless sleepless , desperate nights .

Her mind 1/3 Chapter 455 +25 BONUS jumped from thought to thought with no control . Carter looked at her and shook his head slowly . " No ... Rhea and I got married in a whirlwind , but she loved me . She loved my children and our home . Everyone could tell how much she loved me ! " Even now , he was still defending Rhea ? What did Rhea even have to deserve this ? Her family background and looks ? Kate's chest ached with rage . She didn't bother trying to reason with a drunk man . " I'm starting work tomorrow . Once I get settled , I'll contact you .

" The only reason she had stayed in touch with Carter was that he was Rhea's ex - husband . And she believed that Rhea being criticized by her ex would be the ultimate disgrace . Cynthia already disliked Rhea enough . Kate would only make sure to go further . So what if Rhea and George were engaged ? There was always the option to call it off . Rhea had ruined her life , and there was no way Kate would let her live in peace . After leaving Jamison Manor , Kate met with Eden Olson , the deputy CEO of Solaris Ventures . " Ms. Pearson , " Eden greeted .

Damian had sent him to meet Kate in advance to brief her on her work and its nature . " I'm not sure if you've worked in this field before , but don't worry . The company has assigned a manager to guide you . Your project director is also new , so there's no need to worry about any bullying . " Kate listened carefully and realized that they were giving her top - tier treatment - an excellent salary , flexible hours , and freedom . " Thank you , Mr. Olson . " " You're welcome . " After parting ways , Kate thought it over and decided to call Sawyer .

Although they weren't close , Connor had meant for them to be married . For the sake of the future , Kate was willing to try talking to Sawyer . Besides , Damian , the CEO she was about to start working for , was a friend of Sawyer's . She needed to send some messages to her new colleagues . 2/3 Chapter 455 The call rang for a long time . Just as Kate was about to hang up , Sawyer finally picked up . +25 BONUS Cha