I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Annie's eyelashes fluttered . Her mouth felt dry , her heart raced , and her cheeks flushed . After all , who could resist praise from their current boss ? Rhea was so sincere , sharing every thought straight from her mind . Annie cleared her throat . " I ... " " By the way , I heard you've been handling your son's school transfer . Is that right ? " Rhea asked . Since Annie had come to Dalea with the company , her son was still abroad , and her husband , Kevin Mendez , needed medication year - round to stay healthy . She was the only one in the family working .

Even though she earned a decent salary , money always felt a little tight . " Yes , " Annie admitted . " I won't be heading back anytime soon . My husband and son are still overseas . She was worried about them . Smiling , Rhea rested her chin in her hand and said , " Lucky for you , this idle heiress has some connections . You focus on this project , and I'll handle getting your son transferred to Draventh . How does that sound ? " It was such a tempting offer ! Annie felt that Rhea must have some ulterior motives . Her heart skipped a beat , and she clenched her jaw .

Despite knowing Rhea was trying to win her over , Annie couldn't ignore such a tempting deal . She tightened her grip on the project proposal . " What else do you want me to do ? " Rhea leaned against her swivel chair and smiled casually . " I've never suffered much , and I'm quick- tempered and impulsive . I want to ensure that the company's culture remains healthy while I'm here . That means no gossip or drama . You've been with the company for years , Ms. Levy . I trust you . " Annie wasn't a fresh college graduate , so she understood perfectly well what that meant . That was it ?

Was it really that simple ? Even after she left Rhea's office with the project proposal in hand , her head was spinning . She could hardly believe such a golden opportunity had landed in her lap . Pulling herself together , Annie sent Kevin a message . Although he no longer worked , he still had connections . 1/3 Chapter 462 " Help me look into someone. " She wrote . She wanted to know more about Rhea . A knock at the door came . " Come in . " +25 BONUS Paula Farley , one of her team members , slipped inside and leaned toward Annie's desk . " Ms.

Levy , the new translator , Kate , said that she's inviting us out tomorrow . Are you going ? " Annie asked , " There are many people in the company . Can she even afford it ? " " No , " Paula said . " She only invited you , me , and the translation team . ' It seemed that the other team leaders weren't included . Annie frowned , unsure of what that meant . She thought Kate should either invite all of them or none at all . Otherwise , the translation team could have dinner on their own . Why was she singling Annie out like this ?

If the other leaders found out , they would gossip behind her back . She didn't respond right away . " Get back to work first . " " Okay . " Paula left the office . In the hallway , Kate's cheerful voice called out , " Ms. Farley . " Paula walked over and whispered , " Ms. Levy's busy . She might not have time tomorrow . She'll decide after work . " " There's no rush , " Kate said , glancing at the office . She added quietly , " Ms. Levy wasn't angry , was she ? I just saw her leave Ms. Ravelle's office looking a little grim . " Paula thought for a moment .

" She does seem to be in a bad mood . " That was understandable . Everyone had assumed Annie would be promoted , but then a nepotistic hire swooped in . " No problem . I'll invite Ms. Levy later , " Kate said . " Okay . " 2/3 Chapter 462 +25 BONUS By 5:00 pm , Annie had finished tidying her desk and was preparing to leave . All of her team members had already left . When she left her office , she saw Kate waiting for her . Annie felt an inexplicable resistance toward such an obviously self - serving woman . " You're still here ? "