Chapter 383
Chapter 383 Waging War Samuel did not utter a word as he got out of the car. While shooting him a
side nce, Charles’ decisive tone rangout.
“I''ll take your silence as an agreement to this bet.
If Kate chooses Ryder, then you''re not allowed to disrupt their rtionship like you did with her and
Caleb.” Samuel did notstop walking even after hearing that. Only he was aware of his agonized,
bleeding heart at that moment. If Kathleen truly fears me, that means I can never be with her again.
Ever.
From today onward, she''ll be someone else''s girlfriend and wife-to-be.
I can no longer be close to her. Samuel looked as though he was in utter agony. At the same time, he
knew this was all hisfault—he deserved this fate. Will it truly require my death to gain Kathleen''s
forgiveness? It''s like we''re back at square one.
Things are as miserable as they were back then. It felt as though he had stumbled into a deep, hell-like
pit, where he could not escape. Meanwhile, Kathleen arrived at the firstoffice building. It was located in
an industrial area outside of the city center. The building only had three floors, but they were spacious
and well lit. Kathleen was still wearing a ck gown with the same colored suit draped across her
shoulders. The real estate agent was enthusiastic as he said, “This ce is fairly decent, Ms.
Johnson.
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It''s newly built, and the previouspany only upied it for half a year.” “It’s a nice environment but a
little too far from the city,” Kathleen replied ina cid tone of voice. “Not at all.
It''ll only take forty minutes to travel here by cab.” A chuckle came from Kathleen, who pointed out, “Do
you expect my employeesto take a cab here every time? Aren''t you aware of how much it costs?” Her
reply shocked the agent.
“Gosh, it''s my first time meeting someone who cares so much about her employees, but there’s a bus
service here.” “A bus service whices around every thirty minutes.” Kathleen had already done her
research before arriving here that day, so she curtly said, “Forget it.
Show me the other location instead.” The agent nodded, but it was then that his phone rang.
“Sorry, I have to take this call.” “Go ahead,” Kathleen replied. Subsequently, the agent turned around to
answer his phone while Kathleen roamed around for a bit. She found the environment satisfactory,if not
for the inconvenient transportation issues. The ce was clean, which she loved. Click! ck! Click!
ck! Suddenly, a series of heeled footsteps came from behind her. She soon turned around and
realized it was Dorothy. “Why are you here?” Kathleen was a little taken aback. Anger seethed from
Dorothy as she demanded, “I want my son back.” That garnered a scoff from Kathleen, who retorted,
“Zion has already told me the truth, Dorothy.
He’s not biologically rted to the Hoover family.
It''s merely a coincidence that he has a unique bodily physique.” Dorothy froze.
“How did he find out?” “Perhaps he overheard it when you guys discussed it.” Kathleen indifferently
added, “Therefore, why would I hand him overto you if he''s not your son?” “However, ording to the
you''ve abandoned him once.” Kathleen shed a half-smile. Every muscle in Dorothy''s body tensed up
when she heard that. Seeing the former''s reaction, Kathleen snidely remarked, “Perhaps you should
read more about thew.” Dorothy was so livid that she rushed up to grab Kathleen''s wrist, and that
sparked an explosive annoyance in Kathleen, who instantly pped the former. After Dorothy snapped
out from a daze, her features twisted into a scowl as she raised a palm to cup her reddened cheek.
“How dare you hit me!”
“Yeah, I just pped you.
Do the same to me if you dare!” Kathleen snarled. Dorothy wasted no time in raising her hand. Smack!
The other side of her face had gotten pped before shecould do anything. Kathleen then spoke up
derisively.
“How dare you try to p me just because I told you to! Why don’t you ask Theodore about my life
during the past five years inAxeworth Corporation? Crushing trash like you daily is a piece of cake for
me!” Dorothy was so upset that her nose almost scrunched high up to her eyes. Even so, Kathleen
continued to chuckle contemptuously. I was exaggerating when I said I could beat up one person daily.
Although, the undeniable fact is that I''ve never been bullied, much less beaten up.
Who does Dorothy think she is? “If you don''t hand Zion over to me, you’ll be wagingwar with the
Hoover family!” Dorothy threatened, “Let me tell you something, Kathleen.
The Hoover family isn''t a force you can defeat! They''re nothing like the Yoeger family!” Kathleen
snorted before resuming, “I don’t give twohoots.
They cane at me if they dare.
Also, I want you to ry this message to them.
If they have a bone to pick with me, have them send someone who actually has the powerto make
decisions in their family to see me.
I don''t ever want to see a worthless person like you again.
Get lost!” “Just you wait!” Dorothy trembled with sheer rage before whipping around to leave. Kathleen
remained indifferent but eventually frowned when she noticed something was off. Whyisn''t the agent
back yet? She then walked out of the building. It seemed like the real estate agent had ditched
Kathleen. She had arrived here in the agent''s car earlier. Now that he had left, all she could do was hail
a cab home on her own. However, this was an industrial area, which meant she needed to go further
out to actually find a cab. Kathleen pinched the space between her brows. Ugh.
How unlucky! Just when she was speechless, a ck Maybach pulled up in front of her. The license
te was one she knew very well. It was not longbefore the door opened, and Samuel''s husky voice
sounded.
“Hop in.
It won''t be easy getting a cab here.” Kathleen did not wish to put herself in a difficultsituation, especially
since she wore high heels too. Her feet would undoubtedly be sore by the time she walked out of the
industrial area. Thus, she got into the Maybach. “Did youe here alone?” Samuel''s gaze settled on
her as she took off her heels. A relieved look appeared on her face now that her feet were free. The
corners of Samuel''s lips curled slightly.
It had been a while since he saw Kathleen with such an expression. “The real estate agent left me
behind,” Kathleen exined ina wry tone. “Have you found a ce?” “Nope.” Kathleen shook her head.
“This ce is too far away.
Overall, I felt having a spot in the city would work better, so I asked the agent to take me there.
Little did I know he would ditch me after a phone call.” Preposterous! Samuel’s gaze darkened.
“You could''ve told me that you were looking for a property.
Why trouble yourself like this?” “There''s no need.” Kathleen shook her head. When Samuel saw how
determined she was, something tightened in his chest.
He exined, “Don’t worry.
I’m merely rmending you a ce.
You''ll have to discuss the rental fees on your own.” He figured it was all right as long as he did not
interfere with her decisions. “You know a goodspot?” Kathleen blinked. “Yep, it''s right in the city.”
Samuel drove while continuing, “The building has seven floors.
Although the size of every floor is a little small, the building has convenient ess to transportation
and is in a decent environment.” “That sounds nice.
Could you take me?” “Sure,” Samuel answered huskily. He drove ahead with his attention fully pinned
on the roadahead. Kathleen could not help but sneak a nce at him. His aura remained imposing.
Even while sitting next to him, she could feel an immense sense of authority emanating from him.
Without a doubt, Samuel was her type on paper. Perhaps it washis jaw-dropping good looks, but
Kathleen felt no one couldpare to him. The thought of that made her sigh. Samuel can win me
over with his looks alone.
As for everything else about him— “You''ve been staring at me for five minutes.” Samuel’s gravelly
voice sounded, breaking Kathleen outof her thoughts. “W-What?” She snapped put of her trance.
Suddenly, Samuel slowed the car to a halt. It made Kathleen increasingly nervous as she asked, “What
are you doing?” Samuel froze while unbuckling his seat belt.
He looked over at the adorably frightened woman and could not help chuckling.