I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 469 As soon as Kate returned to her desk , her colleague seated on her left , Gisselle Bowman , noticed her unusual expression and asked with concern , " What's with that look ? Did something happen ? " Gisselle was the translation team member who supported and sympathized with Kate the most , as her best friend and ex - husband had also betrayed her . She was devastated then . In her sorrow , she made the painful choice to end her almost five - month pregnancy . Deeply wounded , she left Dalea , steering clear of romance and dedicating herself to her work .

She deeply empathized with what Kate had gone through and had long labeled Rhea as a malicious woman bound to face karma . Kate exhaled deeply . This time , her worried expression wasn't an act . It was genuine . For almost 30 years , Kate's life had been mostly smooth . Dealing with George and the events of the past six months were the only things that had truly stressed her . Aside from that , she had never felt any real pressure , especially from work .

Before all this , she had spent her days casually writing articles or organizing special documents for certain schools , never worrying about money . Now , forced to earn on her own , the workload itself was stressing her . There was so much translation to do that even if she worked nonstop , she wouldn't be able to finish it all by the following morning . Kate couldn't afford to offend Annie . She needed to use her to threaten Rhea's position .

And if she failed to complete the task from Rhea , the latter would likely complain to George or somehow use it as an excuse to give her a hard time . Kate herself hadn't even realized she had begun instinctively reading malice into Rhea's actions . " Ms. Ravelle gave me all of this and wants it done by tomorrow morning before work . " " You just received work from Ms. Levy , too , didn't you ? " Kate lowered her head . " Yeah . " The colleagues sitting nearby immediately assumed that Rhea was picking on Kate .

Reflecting on that malicious woman's past deeds , they eagerly offered their help . " My workload isn't heavy right now . I can take some of yours . " 1/2 Chapter 469 +25 BONUS " I finished mine too . Give me some as well . " " Send some to me . We'll all work together and get it done by tomorrow . Don't let her think she can walk all over you . " Kate pressed her lips together , her eyes shining with gratitude . " Thank you all . I'm really ... so grateful . " Her eyes glistened as if she were on the verge of tears . Gisselle's heart ached for Kate .

" She's using her position to take revenge and make things difficult for you . Her character is seriously questionable . Mr. Frost can't stand people like that . Bring it up at the monthly meeting . You don't need to be afraid . " " Yeah ! Mr. Frost would never tolerate such behavior at Solaris Ventures . " 11 While the small discussion continued , several other project team leaders came and went from the office . It was an everyday occurrence . The team leaders were responsible for screening projects .

Only with the director's approval could a project move forward , a team be formed , and trips , research , and investment negotiations begin . But ... " Alright , Ms. Ravelle ! Don't worry . I'll make sure this project goes through ! " Lyla Hopkins , leader of Project Team Two , was a friendly woman with a warm smile , apparently older than Annie . She might look kind and easygoing , but that didn't mean she actually was . Rhea knew that in investment work , having a soft or lenient personality was a liability .

They had to be like vipers - sharp - eyed and quick to strike - if they wanted to snag the best projects first . " Alright . I'll await your good news , " Rhea said , smiling . Lyla hesitated , " If the project goes through ... "