I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

2/2 Chapter 466 Chapter 466 +25 BONUS Rhea seemed so confident , graceful , and beautiful , and she was from a good family . Yet , she had somehow stolen her best friend's fiance ? " She's unhappy in her own marriage , so she can't stand seeing others happy . People like that shouldn't even exist , " one sharp - tongued colleague bluntly remarked . " Exactly . And it was your best friend . How can someone do that and still hold their head up ? " Another woman sneered . " So much for being a highborn lady . I guess all that she learned was how to chase after better men .

" Heidi blinked in surprise , still watching Kate . " Is that true ? " Kate looked puzzled . " What ? " Heidi lowered her voice and asked , " Did Ms. Ravelle really steal your fiance? " She hadn't even heard Kate's answer , but everyone had already jumped to conclusions . Kate froze . " Let's not talk about that anymore , Heidi . Let's eat . " Heidi frowned . Upon hearing her colleagues still talking , she raised her voice . " All of you , stop discussing it . The others paused . " Heidi , are you really defending Ms. Ravelle ? What she did was totally wrong . " " Yeah !

She's got no morals at all ! " Heidi looked confused . " But Kate hasn't even confirmed anything . " Everyone froze . Some stared at Heidi in disbelief . They felt that Kate clearly implied it . How could Heidi not understand that ? But another group thought that Heidi had a point . Indeed , Kate hadn't confirmed a thing . Annie rested her chin on her hand , watching the scene like it was some kind of show . Her eyes were wide with innocent confusion . " Yeah , Kate . Did Ms. Ravelle really steal your fiance ? If she did , as women , we'd surely support you .

" She hoped that Kate would say yes . But would she dare to ? Kate was cornered for an answer . She hadn't expected this at all . These women , who had been raised abroad , just couldn't pick up on the hints . Sighing , she shook her head . " I don't want to bring up the past because ... " 1/2 Chapter 466 +25 BONUS Just then , her phone buzzed . Kate's eyes lit up , feeling like the universe was on her side . She looked up . " Sorry , I need to take this . " Normally , taking a personal call in a setting like this would be considered rude . " It's ... Mr.

Snider's mother , " Kate explained to the group . Then , she picked up Cynthia's call in the private room . " Hello , Mrs. Snider ? " The room fell silent . Everyone held their breath . Annie narrowed her eyes , watching her closely . This cunning woman ... Kate subtly turned up the volume . The colleagues right beside her could hear everything , while those a bit farther away caught only parts of the conversation . Cynthia said , " A friend sent me some floral tea . When are you free to pick it up ? Or I can have it sent over instead .

" Kate smiled warmly and spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear . " Thank you for remembering that I like floral tea , Mrs. Snider . You really didn't have to . I'll come by tomorrow to pick it up . " " That works too . " " See you tomorrow , Mrs. Snider . " When the call ended , a colleague immediately asked , " Are you really close with Mr. Snider's mother ? ་ ་ Kate put down her phone . " Yeah , she's like another mother to me . We may not be family , but I'm happy to care for her . After my mom passed , Mrs. Snider has been the only one who really cared for me .

" Even her best friend no longer cared about her . Upon hearing that , some of the women felt even more sympathetic toward Kate . " You're so gentle and kind . People will take advantage of you , " one commented . C Chapter 467