I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Rhea said calmly , " Ms. Byrne , you can go back to your work now . " Amber's face lit up with gratitude . " Thank you , Ms. Ravelle ! " Just a single word from Rhea , and all that signature - verification hassle vanished . Lauren clenched her fingers tightly . She turned to Rhea . " It must've cost quite a bit to reserve a place here , right ? 11 Rhea gave her a cool smile . " Doesn't your husband have the money for it ? " She had heard Carter tell Amber that he was married to Lauren . The elevator arrived , and only the three of them stepped in .

Inside , Lauren stayed close to Carter , still maintaining that wounded expression as though Rhea had just humiliated her . Her eyes flicked toward him for comfort . Carter frowned . " Even at this point , you still want to be aggressive ? " Rhea didn't even look at him as she mocked , " Carter , I just didn't think that you'd bring someone else to a meeting like this . You really never fail to surprise . " " I ... " Lauren explained , " I just didn't want Carter to come alone . In case something happened- " Carter cut her off , saying , " There's no need to explain .

" Lauren pressed her lips together and quietly took his arm . They looked every bit like a loving couple . Rhea didn't want to watch any longer . She stepped out of the elevator the moment the doors opened . The decorations on the sixth floor completely outclassed any place in Colburn . The gemstone - tiled floor gave off a crisp , elegant sound with every step . Attendants were spaced out evenly , one every few feet . The moment they saw Rhea , they all bowed in greeting . " Ms. Ravelle . " " Ms. Ravelle , " " Ms.

Ravelle , " There was a time when Carter would always walk in front , and the attendants would greet him in this manner . But now , the roles had flipped . Everyone seemed to show nothing but respect for Rhea . However , Carter didn't feel the slightest bit of jealousy . All he felt was exasperation . Exasperated that Rhea cared so much about appearances and went to such lengths just to show off in front of him . He had been here twice before as a teenager , tagging along with his parents . This wasn't the kind of place ordinary people could afford .

Even then , they had only ever made it as far as the third floor . 1/2 Chapter 91 +25 BONUS Rhea paused before Room G1111 and glanced back at them . " Are you sure you still want to stand this close ? " Lauren was practically clinging to Carter's arm . The attendant at the back had already used a designated cart to quietly wheel their gifts off to the side . Another cart passed by , and the contents made Lauren frown . The items appeared to be expensive gemstones and high - end jewelry . In comparison , what they brought ... Carter subtly stepped away from Lauren .

Rhea turned away and knocked on the door . A calm voice answered , " Come in . " That voice sounded familiar to Carter . When he stepped into the room , he immediately realized why . Of course it was familiar . The voice belonged to George . Inside the private room , there were only two people with no sight of any elders . Carter frowned . " Mr. Ravelle ? " Lauren looked stunned , too . She quickly stepped up beside Carter . " Mr. Ravelle ? Mr. Snider ? Why are you both here ? " For a moment , both she and Carter shared the same thought .

They both wondered if Rhea had invited these two distinguished guests to make a good impression . Carter's gaze toward Rhea was filled with disappointment . He couldn't help but scold Rhea in a low voice , Rhea , was it really necessary to drag Mr. Ravelle into this just to satisfy your own ego and pride ? " He could understand George's presence , as he had long suspected the man to have feelings for Rhea . But he didn't know why Nathan would also be there .