Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 246

Chapter 246 Do You Agree If I Woo Him”Don’t worry about this sort of thing next time. Just leave itto me.” Samuel cracked a grin.Glaring daggers at him, Kathleen fumed, “Don’t you dare spoutnonsense like this!"She had never once thought of reconciling with Samuel.I'll never get backtogether with him!"What I mean is, I've always been sorting this out in your absence,” explainedSamuel.Kathleen let out a light snort as soon as she heard it.She then followed her train of thoughtas she continued her feast. “The Brooks family resided so far away in Norham, so what does Yareliwant with him to go all the way there?"Samuel gazed at her intently. “Maybe you can look at it froma different perspective. Sean may be the one who's looking for her instead.”Kathleen was surprisedas she looked Samuel in the eyes, only to replace the latter's darkened gaze.”But the Brooks family is amilitary family, so why would they require Yareli?” Kathleen had no clue whatsoever.Samuelreminded her, “Since they're connected to the army, they could offer Yareli a wealth of aid. Yet, theirfoundation is in Jipsdale, so it'd be quite inconvenient for them to carry out whatever businessesthey have in Jadeborough.”"You mean... Yareli is acting as their middlewoman?” Kathleen made awild guess.Samuel nodded in response.Realization dawned upon Kathleen. “It's impossible for theBrooks family to talk business with Yareli. It can only be something else, then.”That's right.”Samuel's visage remained as calm as a millpond. “They have to be sharing some kind of topsecret.”"What makes you say that?” Kathleen blinked her eyes at that."Because... I'm also not so suremyself,” replied Samuel ever so leisurely. “If that's something not to my knowledge, it can only be asecret.”"Samuel, why don’t you just admit that you don't always have access to every single piece ofinformation under the sun?” Kathleen leered at him the whole time.Unconcerned, Samuel gave hisfeedback. “It's not about me not admitting to it. But rather, I've known my limit a year ago when Isearched high and low for you but ended up in vain. Other than that, nothing has ever been astumbling block for me. As for this matter, I can only say that Yareli herself doesn't know much aswell. All she has been doing was running errands blindly for the Brooks family.”His words were like abolt from the blue to Kathleen. She blurted out, “What? You mean, all this while, she has been doingtheir bidding without even asking? Interesting..."Samuel glanced at her. “The Brooks family musthave offered her an astronomical amount of benefits beyond our imagination.”With a soft tone,Kathleen asked, “Are you implying that Yareli may deal with me through the Brooks family'shands?”Samuel inclined his head.”It's okay because I, too, have backers!” proclaimed Kathleen. Not ahint of fear could be sensed coming from her.Samuel smirked. “It's me, right?"That made Kathleensnort coldly. “Pfft! It's not you.”A meaningful look flashed across Samuel's eyes on that note. “Whocould it be, then?"“Do you have to ask? My brother, Charles!” Kathleen was all smiles. “Charles willalways keep me from harm's way.”Dubious, Samuel questioned her in a deep tone, “Are you certain?It's the Brooks family we're talking about.”"Hmph! So what? Could they be mightier than theheavens?” Wearing a disdainful countenance, Kathleen mocked him, “I know you're terrified. What apity. Because I'm not!”"Narrowing his eyes to slits, Samuel shot her a frosty gaze. “Do I look like ascaredy-cat in the face of the Brooks family?"“Yes, you do.” Kathleen was so daring to get onSamuel's nerves. “If not, why do you have that reticent look on your face?”Putting on an ice-coldmien, Samuel retorted, “It seems that you have no idea who I am...""I know you're Samuel Macari.Who else can you turn into?” Kathleen had her eyes fixated on him before adding, “Oh, right! You'realso Old Mrs. Macari's grandson, Mrs. Macari's son, some random woman's future husband, andmaybe your future kids’ dad. I don't care—"As she rambled on and on, Samuel suddenly hushed herby locking his lips against hers.Kathleen was stunned on the spot.She then argued with him, “Whatare you doing? Didn't you give me your word that you wouldn't kiss me mindlessly? Plus, I've nevergiven you my consent!“At that moment, Samuel's eyes were filled with hostility. “Your consent isn'tneeded this time around.”“You!" Kathleen hurled a murderous glare at him. “What did you say? Whynot?"“Because you're hurting my pride.” Samuel sounded so stern with his statement.Hurting hispride?"Huh? Since when have I ever humiliated you? In what way?” Kathleen was baffled bySamuel's words.The latter pulled her chin closer to come face to face with her and stated, “First andforemost, it's pretty ridiculous for you to presume that I'm inferior to the Brooks family. The Macarifamily has never bowed and will bow to no one.”Hearing his proclamation, Kathleen pressed hercherry-red lips together. “I just didn't know better. No one told me.”"Hmph! You've lived with theMacari family long enough in the past and even married me. Don't say you were a stranger to theMacari family.” Displeasure washed over Samuel's face as he spoke.Kathleen said nothing.”Also, I'mrather upset by you saying that I'd be someone's future husband or dad.” Samuel held her cheekswith his calloused palm and went on with a frigid tone, “I already mentioned I won't remarry, so Ican never be someone else's husband nor dad, got it?“Kathleen pursed her lips, remaining silent. Atthat juncture, Samuel brushed his finger lightly across the corner of her mouth before putting hisfinger into his own mouth.Astounded, Kathleen froze there and then.That's the leftover sandwich'ssaucelln a matter of seconds, Kathleen's ears were flushed as red as a tomato.What a filthypervert!inexplicable emotions inundated Samuel's face as he side-eyed Kathleen.The latter quicklystraightened her back and faced to the front while putting the piece of sandwich in her mouth,munching the whole time.Samuel couldn't help but grin at that.She’s so adorable.Eventually, theyarrived at the hotel.”"We're here,” announced Samuel nonchalantly.Only did Kathleen regaincomposure the second she heard his voice. She turned to look out the car window. We're herealready?Hanging her head low, she found that she had only managed to finish half of the sandwich.Without a second thought, she stuffed the remaining sandwich into Samuel's hands. “Why did youprepare so much food? I'm not a pig, okay? It's impossible to finish them!”"Samuel smiled faintly. “I'llfinish it for you.”Don’t you think you're a bit unhygienic?” Kathleen finished the last mouthful of herdrink as she spoke.”Does it suit your liking?” Samuel gazed deep into Kathleen's eyes.Kathleen, inturn, cast a glance at him before nodding.Letting out a cackle, Samuel said, “I'll whip up the samefor you tomorrow."Kathleen let out a snicker and uttered, “I want to see Finn.""I've already arrangedthat for you. I'll come to pick you up once you're done with filming,” suggested Samuel with a half-smile.”Mm.” Kathleen nodded softly and bade goodbye. “I'm off."She opened the car door and spunon her heels.Samuel watched her enter the hotel, his lips curling upward into a smirk.She’s really sodelicate and sweet.Turning his gaze over to the half-finished sandwich in his hands, Samuel took abite before instructing the driver, “Let's go."The driver nodded.With that, the car drove off.Soonafter, Kathleen was back in the hotel room.The stylist had been waiting for her.After putting on hermakeup, Kathleen joined the film crew on set.By noon, there was a heated discussion among thecrew."Who's that woman who visits Timothy on set? Doesn't she look gorgeous?"“Indeed. She's sostunning that she has what it takes to be a celebrity. Besides, she seems very intimate withTimothy."“Don’t you know she’s Yareli from the Yoeger family?"“What? That Yareli? Are you kiddingme?"“It's true! I heard Timothy calling her name just now.""Wait... Kathleen is also from the Yoegers.Let's sit back and wait for their drama to unfold!"“Uh... I don't think Kathleen counts as one of theYoegers because her mom isn't the biological daughter of Old Mr. Yoeger. Better still, Yareli's momisn't Old Mrs. Yoeger's biological child either. That means both of them are only cousins.”“Shh..Yareli's here."Meanwhile, Kathleen was sitting on a bench, waiting to shoot her scene.Just then, asilhouette dawned upon her from right above. With a chilling voice, Kathleen piped up, “Tsk. Moveaside, please. You're blocking my view."Flying off the handle, Yareli crossed her arms and raised aquestion with an icy tone. “Say, Kathleen, do you think I should woo Samuel?”