Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 146

Charles fumed. “I'm way better than him. At least I will never let Astrid come near you."Kathleenraised her eyebrows. “Do you think he cares about such things? He only cares whether I am thefemale lead in this movie. He will never ask who the other actors are.”Charles’s face darkened."Youshould look into who is behind whatever Astrid has done.” Kathleen felt that Charles was wasting histime.He might be unhappy with Samuel, but he also had to look at the facts.Charles frowned.“Darling, aren't you a little too biased toward him?“Kathleen eyed Charles coolly.”I'm not saying thatyou've not gotten over him. It's true that he's a crafty guy,” Charles hurriedly explained."Charles, Iknow Samuel better than all of you. Samuel has his pride. Do you think he will cast Astrid in thismovie, knowing full well that she will make things difficult for me? Don’t you think he will try andstop Astrid from plotting against me?” Kathleen tried to reason with her brother.”Maybe he's usingAstrid to break you and Christopher up?” Charles retorted.”But there's nothing between me andChristopher. What's the point of getting Astrid into the film crew?” Kathleen shrugged.Charlespaused for a while.”I've already explained everything when we were at Felix's house. You heard meloud and clear. He knows that there's nothing between me and Christopher. What's the point ofplanting Astrid here? On the contrary, Astrid seems to appear wherever I am. This goes to show thatthe person is using her to get back at me.” Kathleen analyzed the situation for Charles.Charlesthought Kathleen's speculation sounded reasonable. “Are you saying that you intend to let Astridstay with the film crew?"“Yes. I want to cast a long line to catch the big fish. These people must havea motive for getting close to me,” Kathleen said.”"Won't you be in danger then?” Worry puckeredCharles’ brows." They won't dare to act rashly. The main thing is, if Astrid is not sent by the Yoegerfamily, they won't dare to be too impulsive,” Kathleen deduced.Besides, Samuel had sent someoneto protect her on the sly. What could happen to me?Charles asked, “What do your think is theirmotive?“Kathleen took a bite of the cake. “I think their target is Samuel and Christopher. They wantto see the both of them on opposing sides.”Opposing sides? If both of them start to fight, it couldbe a matter of life and death. In the end, it might be a no-win situation for both of them.”"So, whenthere's a casualty in both camps, the person whom Astrid is working for will stand to gain,” Kathleensaid.Charles finally understood.In the CEO's office of the Macari Group, Tyson was standing in frontof Samuel."Mr. Macari, we've got the latest update on Astrid. The owner of the entertainmentcompany that Astrid is working for is from the Corbyn family. They are the ones who previouslyfailed in their bid for the Horington project." The descendants of the war veteran, ThedeausCorbyn?” Samuel's face darkened.Tyson nodded.Samuel’s handsome face became cold. “Looks likethe Corbyn family is really keen on the development of Horington.”“Mr. Macari, should we stopthem this time?” Tyson asked.Samuel scoffed. “No, if he wants it, we'll give it to them. He can fightover it with Christopher.”’l wonder if Mr. Morris knows about the pitfalls in this project.” Tysonlooked a little worried.”"Why worry about him? He's so distracted by a woman and still wants tomanage a company. It's ridiculous.” A smirk flickered at the corner of Samuel's mouth.Samuel andKathleen had the same thought.The person behind Astrid was not targeting Kathleen.His target wasSamuel and Christopher.Astrid was supposed to use Kathleen to sow discord between them.Theperson would stand to gain if both of them were on opposing sides.Samuel was not dumb."Mr.Macari, we also found out where Olivia is. Should we get her back?” Tyson asked."No. Don't forceher.” Samuel shook his head.”Okay.” Tyson nodded.Ringlust then, Samuel's phone rang.He picked itup and read the message. It was from Valerie.She wrote: Mr. Macari, Kate spoke up for you in frontof Mr. Johnson just now. She also said the cake tastes good.Samuel quickly replied to her textmessage: What did she say about me?Valerie texted one sentence back: Well, the gist of it was thatshe said you're not stupid.Samuel knitted his brows.”Mr. Macari, what's the matter?” Tyson wascurious."Go home, and buy some books for Valerie.” Samuel cast an icy stare at him.“On how to be agood manager?” Tyson asked.Tyson wondered if Samuel was going to give Valerie a pay raise."Toteach her how to talk properly.” Samuel put down his phone.Tyson’s heart skipped a beat. Oh no,has Valerie just offended the big boss?Kathleen met Astrid at the film set in the afternoon.Astridnarrowed her eyes when she saw Kathleen. “What a coincidence.””A planned coincidence is not acoincidence at all.” Kathleen gave her a mocking smile. Astrid was dumbfounded.Kathleen mightlook like a pushover, but she was actually a strong-willed person.It was the first scene betweenKathleen and Astrid that afternoon.The female assassin had lost her memory.The scholar found aneighbor to help the injured assassin to change her clothes.The neighbor was actually Imelda, whowas the scholars guard, in disguise.On normal days, Imelda pretended to be the scholar's neighborto protect him.The scholar asked her to pass the clothes to the assassin so that she could changeinto them.Imelda was unhappy to see the female assassin and helped her change into the clothes inan abrasive manner.While she was changing the assassin’s clothes, the latter would wake up andslap Imelda.Spencer had said that there should be no substitute for this scene.However, he hadreminded Kathleen to control her strength when she delivered the slap.Astrid knew she wouldcertainly be slapped by Kathleen.When the camera was focused on Astrid changing Kathleen'sclothes, the former deliberately exaggerated her actions so that Kathleen's body would beexposed.Half of the employees on the set were men.If Kathleen exposed herself in front of them, itwould be a great embarrassment for her. When Astrid started moving, Kathleen knew immediatelywhat she was trying to do.She certain would not let Astrid have her way.When Astrid held on toboth Kathleen's coat and shirt and tried to take them off, Kathleen opened her eyes wide.She wasnot acting according to the script. Kathleen was supposed to open her eyes only when Astrid madeher next move.Kathleen eyed Astrid with iciness and hostility.She raised her hand and slapped Astridhard on her face.Astrid was completely stupefied.Kathleen asked coldly, “Who are you? Why are youtrying to take off my clothes?"Astrid bit her lip. “Kathleen, you've gone too far!"Kathleen snorted."How have I gone too far? The script asked you to take off my coat. You're trying to take off my shirtas well. You are the one who has gone too far. Shall we play back the video so you can see foryourself?”Astrid looked aggrieved. “Mr. Scott?”Spencer frowned at Astrid disapprovingly. “Astrid,why are you not acting according to the script? Why aren't you reading your lines after Kathleenhad said her part?"Tears rolled down from Astrid's cheeks. “Mr. Scott, she’s bullying me!”