I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204

Carter wanted to show everyone who had been laughing behind his back that he wasn’t going down.

“By the way, send invitations to some of our previous partners in Draventh, too. After this banquet, we’ll move the company there and rebuild the factory from scratch,” Carter told his secretary, Ethan

Black.

Carter couldn’t stay in Colburn anymore. Moreover, he had plans to start foreign trade. Draventh had docks, so Jamison Group would have to move there eventually.

Ethan nodded and went to handle it.

Carter’s move was simply meant to humiliate Nathan. He wanted to mock the latter for being petty.

If outsiders knew that he had invited Nathan, they would probably think he was magnanimous. That would also benefit the company’s reputation once it settled in Draventh.

Most importantly, if Nathan knew, Rhea would definitely know too.

When Nathan received the invitation, he laughed. “A banquet for just a business deal?”

“It’s more like a farewell party. He plans to move his company to Draventh’s business district after that. Are you going?” Anthony asked.

Nathan’s gaze went icy. “Of course I am. I’m curious to see who’s bold enough to risk everything and work with him.”

At Colburn, Louie had also received an invitation. He looked at the woman who had just arrived. “Ms. Ravelle, do you… want to come with me? It looks like Carter wants to show off before he leaves.”

She was surprised to learn that Carter wanted to move to Draventh.

Rhea smiled lightly. “Sure.”

She wondered how long it would take before Carter came crawling back to Colburn. Did he really think one lucky break meant that he could rise to the top forever?

Two days later, on the day of the banquet, Lauren arrived at Colburn in the afternoon but didn’t go to find Carter immediately.

Carter found it odd.

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Chapter 204

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By evening, he called her. “Lauren, where are you? Once you get off the plane, come straight to the location I sent you.”

Lauren didn’t know where he was. Thinking that he might be outside, she agreed.

At the banquet, all those who had flattered Carter in the past showed up. No one brought up Jamison Group’s recent troubles. They just congratulated him endlessly.

Carter sat in his wheelchair, pushed forward by Glen. “Thank you all. I’m still young and inexperienced compared to you. I’m grateful for all your guidance these past years.”

“Oh, that’s nonsense, Mr. Jamison. With your commanding presence, any storm is bound to pass. So tell us, whose business did you land this time? We’d love to know.”

They were clearly trying to find out who had helped Carter this time.

Carter’s face glowed with pride.

“Mrs. Jamison is here!” someone called.

Rhea appeared, accompanied by Louie.

As soon as she appeared at the entrance, those who hadn’t seen her in a while couldn’t help but be stunned. She had never looked this striking before.

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