I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130

The next day at 10:30 am, Rhea received a call from Devan.

He sounded annoyed as he said, “Mrs. Jamison, Mr. Jamison didn’t come home all night. He returned with Lauren early this morning, and I saw…”

“Saw what?”

Devan hesitated, then said, “I saw… a kiss mark on his neck.

Silence stretched over the line.

In the villa, Rhea finally felt a sense of closure. Her heart went cold, numb, and shivering, completely drained of warmth. Whatever remained between them was now truly over.

Yet, tears still pooled in her eyes. She raised her chin to suppress them. Her voice took on a calm, cold edge as she asked, “Did you take a photo?”

Devan whispered, “I did. The photo’s very clear.”

“Good.”

Rhea didn’t want Carter’s wealth not only because she intended to ruin Jamison Group entirely, but also because she wanted evidence to destroy his reputation.

She wanted to see if Lauren, who was always so gentle and kind in his eyes, would still stay by his side when he had nothing left.

She figured that they should experience the same thing for it to be called fair.

After ending the call, Rhea looked at the photos Devan had collected for her, along with the surveillance video of the stair accident when she had fallen.

In Colburn, perhaps due to cultural norms, family reputation was everything. Once tarnished, it could be catastrophic.

She wondered whether Carter could withstand such a scandal.

A month into her postpartum recovery, Rhea was living a calm and peaceful life. She helped Louie connect with some people in Draventh, and they secured two business deals in half a month.

Scott Group’s value seemed to soar overnight, attracting envy and curiosity from Colburn’s peers. They wondered about the kind of influential backer Louie had and wanted to know how he could secure multiple deals in Draventh.

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Chapter 130

At a business banquet in Colburn, those in attendance couldn’t resist asking.

“Curious?” Louie smiled. “Indeed, I have someone helping me. And I must thank Mr. Jamison for

that.”

Carter,

who was standing nearby, caught the words and turned to look at Louie.

Scott Group had recently been subtly pressuring Jamison Group, which left him feeling extremely irritated. He was just waiting for his business in Eryham to take off to vent his irritation.

“Thank me for what?” Carter asked, holding his wine glass tightly.

The crowd went silent.

Louie replied, “Of course I have to thank you. Without your wife’s guidance and her connections to people in Draventh, I wouldn’t have achieved this.”

The audience exchanged shocked glances.

Carter’s wife helped Louie with business? What was going on?

Carter’s expression froze.

Rhea had orchestrated these deals for him? How was that possible? How could she be so capable and have so many connections?

He still refused to believe that it was her skill. After all, if she were truly capable, why hadn’t she helped him back then?

Carter thought that she had probably asked George for help. He looked down on this kind of success.

Lauren, wearing an elegant dress, stood by Carter’s side. “It’s really surprising. Rhea used to be just a housewife, but knowing Mr. Snider from Draventh opened doors to other connections. That’s quite enviable.”

Louie didn’t even glance at her. “You should indeed be surprised. Skills like this aren’t something anyone can just ask for.”

At that moment, Peter appeared. “Louie, don’t let that ruthless woman fool you. Keep associating with her, and I’m afraid you’ll end up crying.”

Louie took a sip of his red wine, thinking these people were blind.

The banquet soon ended, and everyone escorted Carter and Lauren to their car.

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