Chapter 288


    Derek turned around and left


    Samuel nced at Kathleen with a grim expression


    She looked back at him in silence


    “Do you believe it now?” Samuel gazed at her sternly.


    Nodding, Kathleen apologized, ‘Yes. I’m sorry.”


    “ve told you before. It’s pointless to apologize. Samuel cupped her chin and continued, “You know what


    I want.”


    Gnashing her teeth, she yelled, “You just want to take advantage of me!”


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    Samuel shed her a half-smile. “Nobody forced you to agree on this. I wouldn’t have done anything to


    you if you didn’t agree earlier. You’re too naive.”


    Kathleen was livid by his cheeky attitude.


    “Do you want to do it here or in the car?” Samuel’s lips curled up in a devilish smile.


    Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Kathleen replied, “In the car.”


    “Let’s go.” Samuel grabbed Kathleen’s hand and led her to the car.


    As soon as they sat down in the back seat, Samuel instantly cupped Kathleen’s chin and kissed her


    She had no strength to struggle free


    Ten minutester, Kathleen’s face flushed with embarrassment as she stared at him with misty eyes.


    I can’t believe he kissed me for ten minutes! Damn it!


    Samuel snorted at her. “You’re a terrible kisser.”


    Unsurprisingly, Kathleen was furious by his remark.


    Shoving him away, she eximed, “I’ve already apologized to you. Goodbye!”


    Having had enough, Kathleen was getting ready to leave


    Samuel wanted to send her back However, he knew Kathleen would turn him down, looking at her


    expression


    Forget about it I should send someone to protect her secretly


    As Kathleen drove home, she called Charles on her Bluetooth earphones.


    Biting her lip, she said, “Charles, it’s me Something has happened to the Yoeger family.”


    Charles frowned “What’s going on?”


    “Someone secretly helped Nicolette She took Vanessa away and then injured Zachary. Nicolette has let


    jadeborough She should be overseas now,” kathleen exined, frowning


    Did that really happen? Why would Nicolette take Vanessa away?” Charles was stunned


    “I told Nicolette that the person who needed her kidney was Vanessa. Zachary was totally fine. It was


    Vanessa who wanted to kill two birds with one stone. She wanted to get rid of both of them,” Kathleen


    exined


    Charles paused for a moment before asking. “Are you safe over there?”


    “I’m fine, Charles. What about you?” she inquired worriedly.


    “Those two brothers arepeting fiercely against each other. They’re trying to win my favor. I don’t


    know who’s behind this for the time being.” Charles exined.


    Thinking of something, Kathleen said, ‘I found a phone number in Nicolette’s room. It’s from overseas.


    I’ll send it to youter. Please help me check the number


    “All right. It’s very chaotic over here. So, don’te here for the time being and never leave Giselle’s


    side. Understood?” he reminded


    Kathleen’s frown deepened “Charles, are you fine over there?”


    Charles let out a chuckle “Of course, I’m fine They won’t do anything to me as long as I don’t pick a


    side. Don’t worry about me.”


    “Okay.” Kathleen nodded.


    Even so, she was still concerned about her brother’s safety


    We have to solve these issues in Jadeborough as soon as possible


    The next day, Kathleen went to the filming set first


    She had too much on her tetely.


    The film crew was thrilled to see her on the set


    “They’ve received Mr. Macari’s payment.” Valerie informed


    Kathleen also knew about the situation at work.


    She was busy doing the reshoots the entire morning,


    Kathleen swiftly got into the character and managed to shoot the scenes without having a retake so


    that no one could find faults in her acting.


    In the evening. Samuel came to the filming set when they finished shooting.


    Furrowing her eyebrows, she asked, “Didn’t you promise not to pester me?”


    “Zachary’s awake, Samuel said coldly.


    “Should I visit him in the hospital, then?”


    Samuel cast her a meaningful look. “He said he wants to meet us


    Kathleen was puzzled. Why would Zachary want to meet us?


    T’ll wait for you to get changed. He stood at the door of the lounge with no intention of entering


    it’s even welrder for you to stand there.” Kathleen frowned at him.


    Arching his brows, Samuel stepped inside the lounge.


    Kathleen had meant to tell Samuel to wait for her in the car. Nevertheless, hepletely misinterpreted


    her words,


    What a bother!


    She reluctantly went inside to change her clothes.


    Ten minutester, the duo left the filming set and headed toward the hospital.


    Zachary’splexion looked pale as hey on the bed.


    “You guys are here,” he uttered weakly.


    He was shot in the shoulder and the call. Nheless, his injuries were not serious.


    Zachary would be fine as long as he recuperated smoothly


    ncing at him indifferently, Kathleen probed, “Why did you ask us toe here?”


    Zachary gave her a long, meaningful look. “Yoeger Group’s stocks have been going down today It’s


    estimated that it will continue to plummet tomorrow.”


    “What does that have to do with me?” Kathleen was puzzled.


    *Kathleen, you’re also part of the Yoeger family no matter what.” Zachary mumbled.


    Kathleen could not help sneering at him. “Me? Part of the family? Ha! Does it mean that I’m part of your


    family only when I’m being useful to you guys? Don’t forget that I have no rtion with any of


    you!”


    “Even though your mother isn’t my father’s biological daughter, she’s still my cousin. You can ask Old


    Mrs. Yoeger. There’s no way she will stand aside and do nothing when the Yoeger family is in trouble.”


    Zachary exined hurriedly.


    “You guys only need her to clean up the mess. How did you treat her back then?” she retorted.


    Zachary said dejectedly, “Kathleen, I was also deceived by Vanessa I only found out that there was


    nothing wrong with my body today. That wicked woman was the mastermind behind everything! She


    even nned to marry Yarell off to an old guy just to consolidate her position. Isn’t she despicable?”


    “It takes one to know one.” Kathleen scoffed.


    Zachary could note up with a retort.


    “What are your motives behind this?” Kathleen did not want to waste time talking nonsense with him.


    “I want to take Frances back to the Yoeger residence and let her preside over these matters.


    Otherwise, the Yoeger family will be ruined, Kathleen, I promised to transfer some of the family’s


    shares to you if you allowed me to bring her back,” Zachary pleaded.


    Kathleen snorted in response


    However, Zachary was genuinely willing to do so.


    “I wont allow you to do that.” Kathleen sald.


    Zachary was stunned by how swiftly she rejected his request.


    “You guys are too ambitious and heartless. Who knows what you will do in the future? That’s why I’ll


    never agree on this. Therefore, you can save your breath, Kathleen advised coldly


    Zachary pursed his lips “Kathleen, can I see Old Mrs. Yoeger?”


    Shaking her head, Kathleen rejected him indifferently. “No.”


    All of a sudden, Yareli’s voice sounded from the entrance of the ward. “Who gives you the right to say


    no?”


    Kathleen turned around and saw Yareli entering the ward while holding Frances.


    “Granny? Why are you here?” Kathleen was shocked.


    Frances stepped forward and advised, “Kate, you don’t have to say anything. I will handle all the


    matters of the Yoeger family.”


    Kathleen frowned upon hearing that.


    Looking at Samuel, Yareli greeted, “Samuel, you’re also here.”


    Nevertheless, he did not deign to reply her.


    “Mom, I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have believed in Vanessa’s words Zachary broke down


    in tears.


    “That’s enough. You aren’t a child anymore. Stop crying.” Frances admonished frostily


    “Okay.” Wiping his tears, Zachary added, “Mom, we need you to step up and reassure everyone in the


    Yoeger family right now.”