I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 483 Kate thought that Sawyer was a careful , thoughtful person . Then again , she had never formally met Damian before . Maybe he just wanted to take this chance to put a face to her name and decide how best to support her . So Kate brushed back her damp hair , stepped forward , and said with gentle warmth , " Hi , Mr. Frost . I'm Kate Pearson . " She didn't look down . Instead , she stared straight at Damian . She had to make sure that he recognized her . However , Lauren's thinking was simple and straightforward .

When she heard Damian ask who Kate was , she assumed he didn't know her , though she had no idea why he was even looking for Kate . Lauren went all in . Frowning , she asked , " You're the boss of Solaris Ventures ? " Eden said , " You're not an employee here . Please leave . ' Lauren scoffed . " Your company culture isn't that impressive , huh ? Sure , you value freedom , but that doesn't mean letting just anyone work here . If you're the boss , I guess your judgment could use some work . " Since coming to Dalea , Damian had never been insulted like this . Yet , he didn't get angry .

He wore a sly smile and said , " Come on in to my office . " He was talking to Rhea , Kate , Lauren , and Carter - the four tangled up in all this drama . In the CEO's office , Damian didn't sit behind his desk and question them like they were his subordinates . The five of them sat on the couches in the reception area . Damian looked at them , his gaze clearly asking why they had wasted over ten minutes in the office first thing this morning . Rhea stayed silent at first , looking at Kate . After a pause , she said , " Ms. Pearson seems to have a lot to say .

Recently , she's been sharing various things about me with everyone at the company . So ... let her talk . " Kate froze . Talk ? About what ? 1/3 Chapter 483 +25 BONUS Damian's gaze landed on her . Kate clenched her hands and parted her lips . " Mr. Frost , I'm worried about Ms. Ravelle's- " Before she could finish , Lauren exploded , cutting her off . " Why do you always worry about things that aren't your business ? " Her tone was icy , dripping with sarcasm . Even Carter frowned .

He had long suspected that Lauren wasn't entirely innocent , but this was the first time he had seen her go after someone so deliberately and without holding back . " You've already fallen out with Rhea , and you're still over here running your mouth . Do you have nothing else to say ? Is that why you gossip about your old friend to win over new colleagues ? You just tricked me , and now you're trying to wash your hands clean . You want to act all pure and innocent , like the whole world's jealous of you and out to slander and harm you - is that it ?

" Lauren suddenly stood and pointed at Kate , who was behind Carter . " What do you have that makes people envy or harm you ? Yes , I have nothing - no home , no family backing , and no powerful in- laws ! So I relied on you . I would take the blame and face the consequences to work with you , but what did you do ? " Now you want to turn on me ? No way ! Compared to her , you're not as pretty , not as well - liked , and your family isn't as influential . But you're far more ruthless than she is ! " Lauren jabbed at Rhea while talking to Kate . Rhea raised an eyebrow , slightly surprised .

She had never imagined that Lauren - the same person who once hurt her - could also praise and support her . She found it fascinating . Looking at Kate's pale face , Rhea thought to herself that there was always someone to bring another down . She didn't want to deal with these losers . But at that moment , she was willing to give Lauren a hand . " Lauren . " Upon hearing Rhea call her , Lauren turned , surprised . Rhea shifted her gaze , signaling for her to take a seat . Lauren drew a deep breath . Her mind was a mess . She could no longer stay calm .

But in that brief second , she realized that even if she had to lose , she wanted to lose to a proper , 2/3 Chapter 383 respectable heiress , not to Kate , that fake and disgusting shell of a socialite . Indeed , she hated and resented Rhea . But at that moment , she wanted to skin Kate alive . Rhea turned to Damian . " Mr. Frost , I heard you and Mr. Burton are close . Is that right ? " +25 BONUS Chapter 484 +25 BONUS Chapter 484