I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 510 Chapter 510 +25 BONUS Damian soon left . If not for Kate's involvement , he , as the boss , wouldn't have needed to show up at all . He could've just left it to his secretary to handle , or at the very least , Rhea could've taken charge . Heidi went to ask a doctor about Lauren's situation , while Carter stepped out to take a call from Devan . Rhea had no interest in comforting Lauren , nor did she feel like chatting with Kate . So , she turned to leave . " Rhea . " Kate stood up , her voice hoarse and edged with a chill . Rhea paused and glanced back .

Her eyes showed no flicker of emotion . She looked at Kate as if she were a complete stranger . In fact , she probably would've looked at a stranger with more warmth . " What ? " Rhea asked . Kate ignored the numb ache in her eye and locked gazes with Rhea . She sounded almost bewildered as she asked , " If you can let someone like Lauren off the hook , why not me ? Why are you doing this to me when we've been friends for over 20 years ? " Rhea had humiliated her because of Lauren . Even if they had their differences , did Rhea have to be so ruthless ?

At the very least , wasn't the bond they shared stronger than whatever Lauren had with Rhea ? Those words made Rhea chuckle . She raised an eyebrow and asked in return , " Are you sure that we were friends ? 11 She stepped toward Kate . Despite being roughly the same height , Kate felt an oppressive weight , as if Rhea were looming over her . She instinctively took half a step back , trying to hold her ground and meet Rhea's gaze . " You talked about fair competition when you were scheming to get your way . Yet now that you're the one suffering , you bring up our so - called friendship ?

" Rhea's tone dripped with unfiltered mockery . She pointed at Lauren , who lay on the hospital bed and watched the scene unfold with a gaze as sharp as a hawk's . The latter's eyes widened at being suddenly pointed at . Her hair was slightly mussed , and she looked startled as she cautiously eyed Rhea . She hadn't done anything to provoke Rhea , had she ? Rhea said , " She was awful in the past , and there were times I wanted to strangle her . Her only redeeming quality is that she was honest and open about her actions .

She fought fairly , schemed fairly , and was nasty without ever trying to hide it . Even when she was shameless , she owned it with confidence . " But you're not like that . Calling you two - faced would be an insult to people who actually survive by acting like that . You want to be seen as noble and pure , but you also expect everyone to just hand you everything good in life . Rhea's lips curved into a faint smile , and she continued evenly , " What makes you think you deserve that , Kate ? There are many outstanding individuals in the world .

Even if the good things in life were handed out one by one , you'd never get your turn in this lifetime . " Excuse me for being a little full of myself here , but if you did get your turn , I'd get mine first . Maybe you'd get 1/2 Chapter 510 the scraps after me . " +25 BONUS She didn't throw out any insults or spit any venom , but her words were like a barrage of nails that hammered straight into Kate's dignity . Kate prided herself on being poised , elegant , and the epitome of the refined , intellectual heiress . Those qualities were her armor and the source of her confidence .

Yet Rhea had casually ripped it all apart , forcing her to face her own flaws head -on . " You ... You're just jealous of me ! " Kate blurted , the words spilling from her lips before she could stop them . That didn't faze Rhea , but it made Lauren burst into laughter . " Jealous of you ? Of your empty hands and carefree life ? " Rhea didn't look back as she turned and headed for the door . Before leaving , she said one last thing to Lauren . " If you need anything , make her do it . " " Got it , Ms. Ravelle ! " Lauren chirped .

If not for her limited mobility , she would've hopped to her feet and saluted Rhea .