I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

2/2 Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Carter told himself that he could let Rhea have her moments of emotion . As long as she apologized for what happened that day , he would never mention the slap again . However , Rhea looked at the guests ' sycophantic faces with open mockery . The contempt in her eyes was plain for all to see . Mia caught that look and questioned , " What's with that look ? Are you looking down on our family ? " Just then , Devan glanced toward the door . " Excuse me , you are ... ?

" Everyone had been too busy criticizing Rhea to notice that a row of luxury cars had pulled up outside the Jamison residence . Each car's headlights beamed brightly , illuminating nearly half the neighborhood . A line of sharply dressed men , all in uniform suits , stood at the front door . Each of them held an elegant gift box in their hands . In perfect unison , they said , " Happy birthday , Ms. Ravelle . " Rhea froze . Her eyes flicked toward one of the vehicles . She recognized it . It was Nathan's secretary's car . Nathan ... Tears welled in Rhea's eyes as she rushed out the door .

However , she didn't see Nathan . In the distance , someone stepped out of another car . That silhouette and height ... George ? He walked toward Rhea through the lights of the headlights , a cigarette between his fingers . Moments later , George's face appeared before her . For some reason , Rhea felt all her pent - up sorrow spill out at that moment . Her tears flowed freely . George sighed , handed her a silk handkerchief , and said , " Cry all you want . " Yet , Rhea let out a quiet , bitter laugh . Why did it feel like she ended up crying every time she saw George ?

Meanwhile , inside the Jamison residence , Chloe latched onto this scene like it was some sort of scandal . " Who is that man handing her a handkerchief ? Doesn't he know that she's married ? That's just inappropriate ! " Carter saw it too . His expression darkened visibly . The men in suits entered the house . At their head was Anthony Gardner , Nathan's executive secretary . He had come on Nathan's orders to visit the Jamison family . Anthony's tone was frosty as he asked , " May I ask who you are ? " He looked straight at Chloe .

1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 64 Mia snapped , " And who the hell are you ? " However , Anthony ignored her completely . Who was she to question someone from the Ravelle family ? He continued to stare at Chloe . Chloe parted her lips to reply . " I - I'm the children's maternal great - grandmother . " Anthony's presence was commanding . " Oh , so you share no ties with Ms. Ravelle ? In that case , ma'am , you'd do well to watch your words . " Carter finally spoke . " It's quite late . Don't you think just barging into someone's home like this is inappropriate ?

He could tell that the luxury cars parked outside weren't ordinary . After all , they all had Draventh license plates . Carter brushed past Anthony and stepped outside . He said , " Mr. Snider . " Rhea snapped out of it , her back still turned to him . George subtly stepped in front of her , shielding her from Carter's view . He looked at Carter and said , " Mr. Jamison , you seem to be in quite the mood . " Carter smirked . " Not really . At least not enough to take an interest in someone else's wife . " The two men squared off , neither willing to take a step back .

Carter wasn't intimidated by George's business achievements . No matter how powerful Snider Group was , didn't hold much sway in Colburn . it " I'm glad that you're being clear this time , Mr. Jamison . For a while there , I thought that the limping woman inside was your wife . " Carter's face darkened instantly . George handed his burned - out cigarette to a bodyguard . " I heard that Ms. Ravelle's birthday is today . I'm here on someone's behalf to drop off a few gifts . I just didn't expect such a lively party here . " " On someone's behalf ? " Carter fixed his attention on that phrase .

" Mr. Nathan Ravelle from Draventh , " George replied . Carter's expression grew serious . Rhea didn't just know George . It seemed that she also knew Nathan . That explained why they chose not to partner with Jamison Group during the cocktail party in Colburn . But how could Rhea possibly know people like that ? Where did she get the chance ? He glanced at Rhea again before extending an invitation . " In that case , Mr. Snider , why don't you come in ? " Chapter 65 Chapter 65