I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 493 +25 BONUS At the translation team area , the domestic and international groups had been assigned new workstations - one to the left of Camilla's office , and the other to the right . Back at her desk , Heidi looked at Lauren . " Are you sure you want to work here ? " Lauren's answer was unwavering . " Absolutely . " Heidi didn't bother sugarcoating her words . " There are numerous other companies out there . Why must you choose here ? " " I want to crush that bitch ! " Lauren said bluntly . She wanted to make Kate pack up and leave in humiliation .

Heidi was speechless for a moment . " ... I see . That's quite ambitious of you . " Lauren tilted her head , confused . Heidi instructed , " Translate this document by yourself . Don't ask anyone for help . Show it to me when you're done . " " Okay . " Although Lauren lacked formal work experience , she had spent time learning the ropes at her parents ' company during her childhood . Her spoken Albish skills were excellent . It was a fact even Carter had admired . She threw herself into the task , ignoring the stares of colleagues around her .

By noon , she had finished translating the document and handed it to Heidi . During lunch , Lauren went to the cafeteria and ran into Rhea , who was heading there at the same time . As everyone entered the elevator , they greeted her , " Ms. Ravelle . " Rhea nodded while checking her phone . Out of the corner of her eye , she caught Lauren's gaze . She thought her eyes were playing tricks on her . Lauren smiled . " Ms. Ravelle , you cat in the cafeteria too ? " Rhea glanced at Lauren's work ID . Translation Team Two ... She then looked away . " If I don't , are you going to buy my food ?

" 1/3 Chapter 493 Lauren pursed her lips , saying nothing . +25 BONUS In the cafeteria , Kate and Gisselle strolled arm in arm , chatting and laughing as if they were the best of friends . When Lauren saw that , her eyes sparked with fury . Kate had just poured herself a glass of milk and was about to turn when the entire glass spilled over her black fitted dress , drawing everyone's eyes instantly . Frowning , Gisselle yelled , " What are you doing ? " Lauren replied calmly , " How was I supposed to know she was behind me ? Ms. Pearson didn't even watch when turning .

This isn't your home , Ms. Pearson . You should be careful . " " You ! " Gisselle fumed . " You bumped into Kate , and now you're blaming her ? Do you want to lose your job ? " Lauren pouted . " Sorry , Ms. Pearson . My bad for not watching my back- " Before she could finish speaking , someone tugged at her arm . She turned to see Heidi standing there . Her innocent - looking face betrayed no emotion . She said to Lauren , " Lunch break isn't long . What are you wasting time here for ? Go eat . " Lauren rolled her eyes and walked away . " Heidi , you're condoning this ?

She bumped into Kate and didn't even apologize , then tried to twist it around ! " " She did ? " Heidi blinked . " I didn't see it . She then walked off with her tray in hand . Gisselle's blood boiled . She stepped forward , ready to confront them , but after a few strides , she froze in place . She clenched her teeth and shot a furious glare at the two women . Meanwhile , Rhea , who had been quietly eating , was startled when she saw Heidi and Lauren suddenly take the seats across from her . With a practiced smile , Lauren slid a glass of milk toward her . " It's freshly poured .

It's still warm . For you , Ms. Ravelle . " Rhea's cool gaze flicked over the glass , but she didn't react . Lauren noticed . " ... I didn't poison it . Don't worry . " 2/3 Chapter 493 +25 BONUS Heidi's eyes went wide . Seriously ? It seemed their feud had escalated all the way to poisoning . Just then , Rhea's phone buzzed . Lauren was sitting directly across from her , so she instinctively caught sight of the sender's name . George ? Her eyes sparkled with mischief . " By the way , doesn't your fiance pick you up after work ? Or bring you a cute little lunch or something ?

" Heidi nearly choked . She thought that Lauren had some nerves . With her position , was it even appropriate to ask Rhea that kind of question ? Didn't she feel awkward at all ? However , Lauren didn't seem the least bit fazed . If anything , she was practically desperate for George to show up right at that moment and drive Kate and Carter nuts . This had become one of her biggest motivations for continuing to work at Solaris Ventures . Just then , Carter walked over , his smile friendly . " Hi , Ms. Ravelle . What are you ladies talking about ?

" He naturally took a seat at the table next to theirs . Anyone who knew their history couldn't help but stare in shock at the scene unfolding before them . Lauren replied expressionlessly , " We were just saying that some idiot's here . " Carter was rendered speechless . 3/3