I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Lauren's sudden outburst startled even Damian , who nearly spilled his water . She slammed her notebook down . " Can't you ask your boyfriend in private how long he and Mr. Frost have known each other ? What's it to you what industry Mr. Snider's getting into ? " Are you trying to make sure everyone knows that you're obsessed with someone else's fiance ? And booking restaurants ? That's an assistant's job ! If you've got the energy to snoop around and be pathetic , you might as well use it on translating this whole investment book ! " Her tirade drew even George's gaze to her .

Kate's expression was an interesting mix of embarrassment and anger . " What ... What are you talking about ? I'm not obsessed with Ms. Ravelle's fiance . I was just being polite since we all grew up together . You've got it all wrong , Lauren . " " I've got it wrong , my ... " Lauren didn't finish her sentence , but she wanted to say " ass " . Her eyes bulged with fury as she glared at Kate . Damian said amicably , " Alright , alright . It's getting late . Care to join me for dinner , Ms. Ravelle ? You , too , Mr. Snider . " Rhea glanced at George .

He nodded and said , " We'd be honored , Mr. Frost . " " There's no need to be so polite , " Damian said . Kate stood and asked , " Shall I book the restaurant , then ? " Damian nodded . " That would be great , if it's not too much trouble for you . " " Not at all . It's the least I can do . " Lauren shoved her notebook into her bag in a huff . " What you should be doing is your actual job , not popping up every two seconds to be a pain ! " Kate flat - out ignored her and followed Damian out of the room . " Mr. Frost . " Damian stopped and turned to look at her .

She caught up with him and flashed him a sweet smile . " There's no real beef between Lauren and me . We just have clashing personalities . But this isn't a big deal ; I can handle it . I just hope you won't mention this to Sawyer . I don't want him worrying about me . " Her implication was clear . She was admitting that she and Lauren had bad blood . Damian had seen the insults firsthand . She was counting on him to pass it along to Sawyer . She felt that even if Sawyer defended her on principle , that would give Damian the out he needed to fire Lauren .

That way , she could finally make Lauren shut up ! Damian nodded slowly , as if mulling it over . After a moment , he said , " Got it . Don't worry . I won't bring it up with Sawyer . It's sweet that you're so considerate of him and care what he thinks . As his friend , that makes me happy for both of you . Congrats . " 1/3 Chapter 503 +15 BONUS Kate's smile stiffened slightly , but she pressed on . " Thanks , Mr. Frost . So please , don't let him know about the drama with my colleagues or how I'm getting yelled at every day . It's ... kind of embarrassing to admit .

Anyway , it's just girl stuff . I don't want this messing with his work or mood . " Damian smiled . " Don't worry . My lips are sealed . " Kate's smile started to crack . Did Damian seriously not get what she meant ? Couldn't he catch her underlying meaning ? Didn't he have a shred of chivalry ? Down in the hotel lobby , Kate swallowed her frustration and started booking the restaurant . Although there were only five of them , she figured a table for four would suffice . She assumed Lauren was just a lowly translator and had no right to dine with the bosses .

That left Kate, Rhea , George , and Damian - what she considered the perfect setup . Kate looked up as Damian finished his call . " Mr. Frost , the restaurant's all set . It's not far from here . " " Great . Let's head over , then . " " Sounds good . " Chapter 504 Chapter 504