I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Kate had thrown a party the night before her engagement . Rhea hadn't planned on attending at all . Even for the engagement itself , she had only intended for Liora to deliver a simple blessing on her behalf as a courtesy . But she hadn't expected Kate to use Damian to get her invited over . Damian knew Liam , and some respect had to be shown . Not only that , but Kate - true to her old ways - had invited all her close friends and seated them together at one table . That night was a gathering for Kate's friends and family , so Sawyer didn't show up .

Connor , acting as the host , attended to every guest with impeccable manners . Rhea knew that this was the Pearsons ' way of trying to reassert their social standing . But she believed that it was nothing more than a desperate , futile struggle . These days , the bosses and elites would never so much as mention the Pearsons . The only reason they showed up was out of respect for Sawyer . Yet , Connor seemed oblivious , believing that they were there to honor him . " You're all here .

" Kate wore a light pink bodycon dress , looking perfectly put together , with a smile that felt more heartfelt than usual . As longtime friends , they could tell that she was genuinely happy , which they thought was good news . At least she wasn't fixated on George anymore . George , of course , didn't show . Not a single member of the Snider family was present . Rhea sat in her chair , saying little , yet she was undoubtedly the center of everyone's attention . Her beauty had once sparked Kate's envy .

Later , despite returning to Draventh with a failed marriage due to her reckless actions , she still held her place as the high - and - mighty heiress of the Ravelle family . Kate had envied her even more . 1 And when Rhea had won George's heart as a divorced woman , Kate nearly went mad with jealousy . But that was all in the past . Kate approached Rhea with a glass in hand . She didn't feel an ounce of envy anymore . They had gone through the same experiences , and Kate had once shone just as brightly as Rhea .

Yet after her fall , she stood alone , untarnished , and managed to win a husband like Sawyer . " I'm really glad you could come , " Kate said . " Thank you . " Rhea , calm and collected , raised her glass lightly . " Thank you for inviting me . " Her cool detachment didn't make Kate feel embarrassed . If anything , she felt that Rhea seemed a little immature . 1/2 Chapter 558 +25 BONUS Having already assisted Connor in welcoming the older guests , Kate then returned to her table with her friends . Kate said , " Seeing you all reminds me of our younger days . It brings back so many memories .

I hope we can all cherish our lives moving forward . " Carolyn rested her chin in her hand . Her smile looked slightly forced as she replied , " As long as you're happy . " Kate looked down and smiled . " I am happy . I never imagined that I would meet someone like Sawyer . He really listens to me in every way . At first , I thought that since my mom had just passed , we wouldn't need an extravagant ceremony ; maybe just a small gathering with our closest friends and family . But he insisted on giving me the most remarkable engagement party possible .

" Evelyn sipped her water quietly , thinking that Kate was such a show - off . The latter spoke as if no one else had a decent boyfriend . This time , Valerie didn't say anything out loud , only speaking softly to Rhea . Kate continued , " See those flowers ? None of those bloom this season . Sawyer had them specially shipped in . Flowers will surround the engagement party tomorrow . If you see any you like , feel free to take them . " 212 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.