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.”

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