Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 86

Kathleen was stunned. She tugged on a corner of Charles’ shirt with her soft tiny fingers to urge himnot to sprout nonsense.Samuel's eyes turned dark.Christopher!“So, Mr. Macari, please know yourplace.” With that, Charles pulled Kathleen along and left.Samuel turned his head to look at Kathleenwho left without turning to look at him once.Samuel felt a stab of pain in his heart.For a while, hecould not tell if it was physical or psychological pain.Regardless, he felt terrible.Charles draggedKathleen into the car.Kathleen complained, “Charles, how could you speak so carelessly? They arecousins. If they really get into a fight, I will be the main culprit.”"What are you scared of? I've alreadymade an agreement with Christopher to say that you two are engaged. This will save you a lot oftrouble. Specifically, Samuel will stop clinging to you.”Kathleen pursed her lips. “That's not a goodidea.”"What's bad about it? Isn't Christopher a hundred times better than Samuel? Why? Are youhaving feelings for Samuel again after seeing his face?” Charles spoke with disdain.Kathleen wasspeechless.Am I really that useless?She had loved Samuel deeply before.It had only been a year, soshe had not completely let go of him.Still, she was almost there.She was very clear that she wouldnever ever get back together with Samuel.There was no turning back for Samuel and her.Caringdearly for his sister, Charles advised, “Let me tell you. It's fine if you make your first mistake in thiskind of stuff. But if you make the same mistake again, you have it coming. Darling, listen to me. I ama man, so I know what a good man is like."Kathleen frowned. “But still, it can't be Christopher!Anyway, just don’t sprout nonsense anymore.”Charles replied casually, “Too late. Just now,Christopher accepted a live interview. I reckon that everyone now knows that his fiancée is the newwinner of the Academy Award for Best Actress, Kathleen."Kathleen fell speechless.Charles patted herhead. “Accept your fate, young lady.”Kathleen looked at him helplessly as he smirked.Samuelreturned to the Maybach and ordered Tyson, “Check the identity of that man who is with

Kathleen.” Awkwardly, Tyson replied, “Mr. Macari, I already checked. He's Charles, the CEO of AstraEntertainment."Astra Entertainment?That was the first time Samuel heard of itHe was neverinterested in the happenings of the entertainment industry.”Mr. Macari, there's something else youshould look at instead. This.” Tyson passed the tablet to Samuel.Samuel received it and saw that itwas playing a video.The video was showing the live interview with Christopher by FinancialMagazine.The host asked, “Lastly, may I ask you a personal question?“Christopher smiled. “Yes."Thehost asked, “Do you have a girlfriend? This question isn't from me alone. I'm asking this on behalf ofeveryone else."Christopher maintained his smile. “I have a fiancée." The host asked, “Really? Do youmind revealing who she is?"“She’s Kathleen."The host was surprised. “Kathleen, the winner of theAcademy Award for Best Actress?"It's her,” Christopher confirmed.The host wanted to questionfurther, but Christopher smirked and said, “Let's wrap this interview up and call it a day."The videoended at that point.Samuel's gorgeous face was drained of its warmth, and his pupils were cold anddark."Delete the site,” Samuel spat out the three words and passed the tablet back to Tyson beforeclosing his eyes to rest.Tyson was put on a spot.There was no use if the whole site was deleted sincethe video was already broadcasted.In fact, there was nothing Samuel could say or do to change thatfact."Check Kathleen's most recent travel history. The more detailed the better,” Samuel instructedcoldly."Mr. Macari, why don't we plant a spy near Mrs. Macari?” Tyson suggested quietly.Samuelreplied without any emotion, “Okay. Tyson pursed his lips. “Recently, a cousin of mine got employedby Astra Entertainment. She just got the notice that she will be Mrs. Macari's assistant.”His cousinwas certainly elated at the moment."What's her name?” Samuel asked coldly."Valerie.” Tell her thataside from the salary she’s getting from Astra Entertainment, I will also be giving her ten thousandevery month. All she needs to do is to tell me what Kathleen is doing every day,” Samuelcommanded.“Sure thing.” Tyson nodded.Samuel frowned as his eyes glowedmenacingly.Christopher, are you really trying to steal my woman? Let's see what you've really got todo that!Charles arranged for Kathleen to stay in his mansion.Normally, he lived alone.Kathleen wasstill watching the video as she entered the mansion.She looked at Charles and asked, “Charles,would my career in acting be affected adversely if I'm involved in a relationship?“Charles said,“What's there to be afraid of? You're the winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress now!Furthermore, a stable relationship is beneficial to you. This prevents all sorts of people from takingadvantage of your reputation.”Kathleen pouted. “Who dares to do that? You are my biggest supportnow. Who doesn't know that within the entertainment industry, Astra Entertainment is the one thatshould not be messed with? Seriously.”What's the point of doing something extra like this?Charlespatted her head and said, “You just have to follow my arrangements. All right, go take a rest. There'sa dinner party tonight."Kathleen grumbled, “You're giving me work when I've only just comeback?"“Christopher will be attending. As his fiancée, shouldn't you attend as well? We owe him afavor. If it hadn't been for him, I would never have found you."Kathleen felt bad. “I know. But afterall the things you guys did, how am I supposed to talk to Old Mrs. Macari and the rest?" believethat the Macari family, other than Samuel, is very reasonable and understanding. They won't mind,”Charles said as though he understood them well.Kathleen felt helpless. “But I don't love Christopher.I treat him as a brother. Furthermore, if the marriage is canceled, how should I explain it? It will lookbad on Christopher.”Charles advised, “In that case, you should just marry him. A woman should replacesomeone who loves herself instead of someone she loves.”“Charles!” Kathleen got angry.Charlesimmediately stopped joking around and got serious. “What's the matter?"Kathleen was fuming.“Listen well. I know you dislike Samuel, but I am responsible for my own feelings. What you did thistime really crossed my line. You know, the main reason why I divorced him last time was that I hadbeen manipulated by him in various ways. Do you want me to cut ties with you as well?"Charlespanicked and consoled, “Kathleen, don't be angry. I just didn't want Samuel to bother you."Kathleenyelled, “There are many ways to keep him from bothering me. One month later, make anannouncement that the marriage between Christopher and me is canceled!""Okay, got it."Christopher relented Kathleen instructed sternly, “Tell the public that it's my fault. Don't taintChristopher in any way. Start prepping for it now. Do you understand?"“Understood.” Charles didnot expect Kathleen to get this angry.He really did neglect Kathleen's sensitive feelings thistime.However, he only wanted to protect her.They had returned to handle matters pertaining totheir identities and reunion, so Samuel would naturally come to pester her.He did not want Kathleento fall further into the trap. Thus, he had no choice but to do that.Furthermore, Christopher actuallyloved Kathleen.He had expressed that he was willing to marry Kathleen whether she loved him ornot.Such a man would surely treat her dotingly. Why would she reject him?