I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 458 Chapter 458 +25 BONUS Kate had practically spelled it out that Rhea was deliberately shutting her out of the meeting . But then one of the women in the pantry spoke up . " That meeting was for the project team . We're in the translation team . We have different responsibilities . You wouldn't have had a reason to be there anyway . " Kate froze for a couple of seconds , then suddenly smiled . " Ah , that makes sense . I knew it . Ms. Ravelle and I grew up together . She would never try to isolate me like that .

" The women exchanged glances , then rose from their seats and headed for the door . " Wait , sorry . Can I ask something ? " Kate called after them . They paused , turning back . " Do we have a director for the translation team , too ? " The women instantly grew wary , wondering what she meant by that . Was she eyeing that spot ? One of them replied , " There's only a team leader . No director . " The translation team was small , with barely nine people , and they rarely even saw each other . So , there was no need for a director . " I see .

" Kate put on what she thought was a kind and friendly smile and said , " Thank you . " Back at her desk , she glanced around . Most of the translators were women . They were quiet and detached , hardly talking to one another . She stood and took out the gifts she had prepared . " Hi , everyone . I'm new here , so I hope you'll guide me along . Here's a little token . I hope you'll like it . " She placed a small , elegant bag on each desk . Inside were chocolates and a custom lipstick in a universally flattering shade .

Once they accepted a gift , it was challenging to maintain a cold demeanor . One woman said , " You really didn't have to . We'll be colleagues and friends now . " Kate returned to her seat , smiling . " I'm so happy to hear that . I don't have many friends . Ms. Ravelle is one of them . Now I get to know all of you , too . " That was when someone curiously asked , " Does Ms. Ravelle have a particularly impressive résumé ? Where did she work before this ? " Kate tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear , pretending to hesitate . " Well ...

I actually haven't 1/2 Chapter 458 seen her at any job before . My guess is that her father wanted to give her some training . " " Her father ? " +25 BONUS Kate nodded . " His name is Liam Ravelle . He's a very capable businessman . I've always admired him . " The women immediately pulled out their phones to search for the name . And what they found shocked them . They were surprised that the new project director had such a strong background . She had a powerful family background and an extraordinary fiance . It was no wonder she landed the director role straight out of nowhere .

Kate noticed their reactions and said lightly , " But there's no need to be nervous . I've known Rhea for many years . She can be a bit childish at times , but she's meticulous when it comes to work . I have full confidence in her abilities . " Childish ? Wasn't that just another way of saying that she was impulsive and willful ? One woman gave a low whistle . " Ms. Ravelle just got engaged ? Her fiance is hot and loaded . Kate , have you actually met Mr. Snider in person ? What's he like ? " Women loved their gossip . Kate smiled faintly . " That's not really something I can comment on .

" " Why not ? Do you think Ms. Ravelle would mind ? " " No , it's not that . It's just ... " Kate replied , looking conflicted . " I once discussed marriage with Mr. Snider myself . So I'm really not in a position to say much about the two of them . " The women were stunned . What was that supposed to mean ? So their new colleague had once been in talks to marry the fiance of their brand - new project director ? Chapter 459 +25 BONUS Chapter 459