Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 87

Returning to her room, Kathleen took out her phone and called Christopher.”Chris, are you an idiot?Why did you agree to Charles?” Kathleen was vexed.”Don't scold him. I chose to do it,” Christopherreplied in a gentle voice Kathleen sighed. “Thank you, Chris. But you really don't have to sacrifice somuch for me. I can never repay you for what you did for me.”“"Haven't you considered repaying mewith yourself?” asked Christopher with a half-smile.Kathleen was at a loss for words.Christophergave dry laugh. “I'll stop messing with you. Will you come to the banquet with me tonight? I've toldthe others. It'll be embarrassing for me if you don’t come.”"Okay.” Kathleen had no choice but toagree.”I'll pick you up tonight.” Christopher smiled.“All right.” Kathleen hung up the phone.Sittingon the bed, she knitted her brows slightly.She wanted to keep a low profile initially, but she hadnever thought that the movie would make her popular and actually earn her the Best Actress Awardat the Academy Award.The movie had obtained the film release permit, and its release date hadbeen confirmed.However, to be able to attend the Academy Award this time around, the directordecided to submit the movie for nomination earlier.In fact, they did not hold out much hope, but totheir surprise, Kathleen became the dark horse and the Academy Award for Best Actress.It washence impossible for Kathleen to keep a low profile.Knock. Knock.There was a knock at thedoor.”Come in,” Kathleen said.Charles went in. Looking at Kathleen, he asked ingratiatingly, “Stillmad?”Kathleen snorted coldly.” was wrong. Tell me what you want. I'll say yes no matter what,”Charles apologized.Kathleen gave him a sidelong glance. “Don’t do this anymore. I don't want totrouble Chris. I also don’t want to marry myself off in such a rushed manner. Do you get it?"“Yes, Ido.” Charles nodded. “Don’t worry. I won't do such a thing anymore."Kathleen let out a sigh. “Iknow. You keep saying that I'm useless. You're afraid that I'll go soft on Samuel once I come backand see him."Charles nodded vigorously.Kathleen got upset. “Charles!"Charles cleared his throat."Kate, you've liked Samuel for ten years. Although you said that you've moved on, I'm alwaysworried that you'll go soft on him."Kathleen was too soft-hearted and kind.He was worried that shewould be bullied again.“Charles, you worry for nothing. I won't go soft on him. It won't bring mykids back to life,” Kathleen replied calmly.It was her biggest regret.It always would be.”Even ifSamuel kneels before me, I won't forgive him.” Her soft voice was indifferent and laced with a tingeof coldness.She still could not be at ease around Samuel, but she was fine with it as she had reallygotten over him.Yet, it did not mean that she needed to get into a relationship with Christopher.Shedid not want to think about romantic relationships for the time being."That's great. I'm glad youhave pride!” Charles gave her a thumbs up. “That's my good sister.”Kathleen sighed. “Quit clowningaround. I need a dress for the banquet tonight with Christopher.”" Don’t worry. It's alreadyprepared.” Charles smiled at her. “Your assistant will send it over in a while.”"Have you found anassistant for me?” asked Kathleen.”Yes. She's a fresh graduate named Valerie Taylor.” Charles had asmile on his face.”Okay.” Kathleen nodded in acknowledgement.After a while, a girl arrived, just asCharles had said.Dressed in a white down jacket and a pair of jeans, she had her hair pulled up in aponytail, looking youthful and energetic.”Nice to meet you, Kate. My name is Valerie Taylor. You cancall me Vee,” Valerie introduced herself politely.”Nice to meet you too.” Nodding, Kathleen went onwith a smile, “I'm counting on you from now on."Valerie became embarrassed. “Don't say that,Kate."Kathleen smiled. “Don’t stand on ceremony. I'm not your boss, and you're not my subordinate.We're co-workers.”"Okay." Valerie blushed and could not help admiring the beautiful actress in frontof her.Kathleen is so beautiful. There can be many kinds of beauty, but hers is irrefutable byeveryone even if they replace fault with everything she does.Kathleen said with a faint smile, “I'm goingto change. Can you help me get the cosmetic case from my suitcase?"“Sure.” Valerie immediatelywent to get the cosmetic case as instructed.To her surprise, Kathleen's cosmetic case was very cleanand tidy.Everything inside was organized and not messy at all.So this is how a celebrity organizesher stuff. It's amazing. I want to learn from Kate!Kathleen then went to the walk-in closet to changeinto an evening dress, which was a dark purple gown with spaghetti straps.Being someone with fairskin and a cool undertone, she looked charming and elegant in the dark purple dress, exuding asense of mystery. When she walked out of the walk-in closet, Valerie's eyes widened."You're sopretty, Kate.” Valerie blinked her eyes. “Shall I take a photo for you?"“Sounds good.” Kathleennodded.Valerie took a photo of her and secretly sent it to Tyson, who was on the way to thebanquet with Samuel.The man sitting in the Maybach was dressed in a black custom-made suit,looking cold and handsome.Tyson then forwarded the photo to Samuel. “Mr. Macari, it's fromVee."Samuel felt the vibration of his phone.Taking out his phone, he tapped open his WhatsApp andtapped on Tyson's message.Then, he saw the woman he had been thinking about day and night.Soshe’s wearing purple tonight."Get me a purple tie,” he instructed coldly.“Okay.” Tyson was bereft ofspeech.Is he trying to wear something that matches her outfit?“Also,” Samuel paused beforecontinuing, “ask Valerie to add me.”He did not need Tyson to forward him anything aboutKathleen."Yes.” Tyson was speechless that Samuel actually got jealous.After informing Valerie, Tysonsent her Samuel's contact.Feeling uneasy, Valerie then added Samuel on WhatsApp, whoimmediately replied to her as an acknowledgement."How is it?” Kathleen came up to Valerie.Valeriewas shocked, but luckily, she was no longer on WhatsApp.“Very beautiful.” She showed Kathleen thephoto.Kathleen took a look at it and said in satisfaction, “It's really not bad.”“You're so pretty, Kate.You look good from every angle,” Valerie complimented.“Enough sweet talking. I'm going to do mymakeup,” Kathleen replied with a faint smile.”I'll help you pack your suitcases, then,” Valerieoffered.Kathleen had a total of four suitcases."Thank you.” Kathleen sat down and began putting onher makeup by herself, just like she had always done.Valerie nodded.While Kathleen was doing hermakeup, Valerie helped her pack her suitcases.After Kathleen was done, the latter was alsodone.Knock. Knock.There came a knock at the door.Valerie glanced at Kathleen to make sure thatshe was ready before she went to get the door.Standing at the door, Christopher looked elegantand handsome in his black suit."Kate, I'm here to pick you up,” he said with a smile.Kathleen stoodup. “Perfect timing.”She then walked up to Christopher.Pursing her lips, Valerie immediately textedSamuel: Mr. Macari, Mr. Morris is here to pick Kate up.