I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 363

Chapter 363

Kate smiled. “This place isn’t even the best spot. I’ll take you somewhere better next time.”

Elena said, “There’s no need for that. I don’t come to Draventh often anyway. But I did hear a few things. Have you been having some conflict with your friend?”

Kate pressed her lips together. “You knew about that?”

“I had caught wind of it.”

“It’s just a small matter. It’s really nothing serious.”

Elena’s eyes sparkled with curiosity, but she only said, “Alright, then.”

She didn’t even try to ask a single question!

Kate clenched her hand quietly on her lap. She regretted not saying more during their earlier exchanges.

This wasn’t how normal conversations worked. Kate was puzzled.

“Elena, I’m not in the best mood right now,

but having your

Elena blinked in surprise. “I haven’t even said much to

here to talk to makes me really happy.”

you.‘

”

Kate was confused by that reply. She said, “Just having you here makes me feel a lot better. I’ve always heard that your father is a very successful businessman. I’ve admired people with a knack for finance. Unfortunately, my family has never been in business.

“I remember the last time I read news about your family online. It was about your father winning a lawsuit against an international company. I couldn’t help but feel pleased for him.”

Elena smiled. “Right? I felt the same way.‘

Kate nodded and was about to add more.

”

However, Elena interjected, saying, “That company had been working with my dad for almost ten years, then suddenly switched to his rival without saying a single word. My dad lost a lot of money because of that. People who betray alliances like that are the worst. Don’t you think, Kate?”

Kate’s lips quivered. “…Yes. But perhaps there was some unavoidable reason, like a threat or something similar.”

Elena’s expression turned serious. “No reason justifies betraying someone, unless it’s to protect them.”

Her phone then buzzed repeatedly.

“It’s fine, Elena. Take the call if it’s urgent,” Kate said kindly.

Elena looked at her. “Are you sure it’s fine?”

“Of course.” Kate smiled warmly.

“Okay. I’ll take it, then.”

“Hello?”

It was Nathan calling.

Elena lowered her gaze. “Yes?”

Nathan asked, “What do you mean by what you just said?”

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A second later, Elena looked up at Kate and said, “Kate, you can continue speaking.”

Kate was stunned for a second. “Aren’t you taking the call?”

“It’s nothing. It’s just a routine work report. You go ahead.”

Kate smiled. “Actually, the reason I asked to meet you today is because I need a favor.”

At least she was more honest than Lauren, who was constantly dropping subtle hints to take advantage of her.

“What is it?”

Kate pressed her lips together. “Some malicious people have framed my parents, and the charges are entirely false. I have ask.” nowhere else to turn. I was hoping that you could ask your father’s legal team to help them. I’ll agree to anything you Elena narrowed her eyes. “Are you sure I can ask for anything? Nothing illegal, of course.”

Kate nodded firmly. “Absolutely.”

Elena pouted. “Then you have to tell me exactly what happened. How did your parents get into this situation?”

She wanted to hear the story Kate would come up with.

On the other end of the call, Nathan had put the phone on speaker. Not only him, but George, Steven, Cynthia, and Bryan were all listening alongside him.

Cynthia frowned at the phrase “malicious people“.

Soon, Kate’s calm voice came through the line.