I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 494

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Carter was starting to wonder if Lauren had a screw loose, though he couldn’t prove it.

Rhea withdrew her gaze and returned to her phone, attending to work matters. “Take your team and come with me on the business trip the day after tomorrow. Bring along two translators to follow us

throughout.”

“Yes, Ms. Ravelle.”

Lately, Rhea had been eyeing a project that no one else seemed to take seriously. Most of the team leaders had advised her to drop it, but she was convinced that it held potential.

She wanted to try it. If they didn’t go in person, how would they know for sure?

When word spread that Solaris Ventures had set its sights on an aesthetic medical equipment project, the industry snickered.

They thought that this newly hired project director was too young and naive.

The market for aesthetic medical equipment was already quite saturated. Most companies had long- established partners, so even if Solaris Ventures secured this project, there wouldn’t be much market

share left.

“Young people are always chasing risks. I understand.”

“Honestly, I’m jealous. If I had a father like hers, I’d gamble on anything I wanted. I wonder how Mr. Frost will react when he finds out. I bet he’ll blow a gasket.”

Everyone was waiting to watch her stumble, but Rhea didn’t care.

The moment Lauren heard about the business trip and the need for two translators, her gaze fixed

on Rhea. A sly look flickered across her face.

By the time lunch was over, Rhea headed back to the office with her phone in hand. Lauren trailed

after her like a shadow.

When she returned to her desk, her ears perked up at a voice coming from the pantry.

“You should go this time.” It was Gisselle’s voice.

Kate’s voice followed. “Just me? If I go alone with Rhea, I’m afraid…”

“There’ll be another person. We’ll wait for Heidi to arrange it.”

“I thought we were supposed to keep domestic and international projects separate. Are we working together this time?”

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Gisselle replied, “It’s because this project isn’t finalized yet. It’s time for you to start getting more involved in the work. Try handling an entire project on your own.”

Solaris Ventures worked across borders, so translators were essential.

And up until now, Kate hadn’t fully translated a document by herself.

It wasn’t just because she was still on probation. Gisselle also felt protective of her and instinctively showed her some favoritism.

Kate said, “Alright. Your judgment’s always right, Ms. Bowman. I’ll listen to you.”

Gisselle smiled. “Don’t worry. Just do your best.”

After catching bits and pieces of the conversation, Lauren shot to her feet and stormed straight into

Heidi’s office.

Heidi nearly jumped out of her seat. Her eyes went wide in shock. “What’s wrong with you?”

Lauren slid in behind her and started massaging her shoulders. “Ms. Guthrie, I heard that Ms. Ravelle needs two translators for her trip. Ms. Bowman has already picked her team member. What about you?”

“I’m going,” Heidi said without hesitation.

Her team members all had work on their hands. Besides, she wanted the chance to learn from Rhea

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