Chapter 384
Chapter 384 Schemes Kathleen''s face instantly flushed red as a beetroot. “Samuel, you…” How could
he speak such words so unabashedly? “I’m not as disgusting as you think,” said Samuel ashe got out
of the car. Kathleen frowned deeply. Huh? Is he leaving because he''s mad at me? He didn''t even
bother about leaving his car behind.
But how am I going to drive? I''m wearing heels! Just as she was considering whether to call for a
driver,Samuel returned. Carrying a huge bag with his long, graceful fingers, he got into the car and shut
the door. Kathleen was a little taken aback. However, before she could react, Samuel retrieved a box of
adhesive bandages from the bag.
Then, he took her ankle with hisrge, warm hands and ced it on hisp. Kathleen merely gazed at
him in silence as he covered the wounds on hertoes and ankle with the Band-Aids. After that, he put
her leg down and picked her other leg up. His actions were cautious and gentle, and it was clear that
his intentions were pure. Kathleen''s heart was racing as she watched him. “You seldom wore high
heels in the past.” Samuel''s deep voice broke the silence.
“You mostly only wore ts.
Besides, you never liked shoes of this brand and used toin that their soles were stiff.” “I’ve told
you this before?” Kathleen was stunned. Samuel nodded. “I’m surprised youstill remember,” remarked
Kathleen, who was genuinely astonished. “Of course, I do.
I paid attention to everything you said.” Samuel lowered her leg.
“You shouldn''t wear these high heels anymoreter.” “Are you suggesting that I walk barefooted, then?”
Kathleenasked, feeling rather exasperated and amused at the same time. As soon as she said that,
Samuel took out a pair of dainty, white shoes from the bag.
“Here, wear this pair of shoes.
It''s your favorite brand.” “Thanks.” Kathleen was shocked that Samuel actually thought of buying that
as well. Hearing her word of thanks did not put Samuel in a better mood,but it did not worsen his mood
either. Kathleen put on the shoes and sat quietly in her seat. As Samuel resumed driving, he began
asking, “You and Ryder....” Here we go! Kathleen knew he was definitely going to ask about that.
“Yes?” she uttered curiously. “It''s nothing.” After a moment''s thought, Samuel decided not to ask about
it. Kathleen could not help but feel perplexed. However, she was somewhat relieved that he did not ask
further, as she did not know how to exin it to him either. “It looks like the weather''s going to be fine
tomorrow.
I''m thinking of bringing Desi and Eil out for some fun.
Will you be free?” asked Samuel. Kathleen immediately froze. He must be doing this on purpose! “No,”
Kathleen answered.
After a moment''s hesitation, she continued, “Can''t we postpone it?” “I''ve already promised them,”
Samuel went on in a deep tone.
“I can bring them myself if you’re busy.
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But of course, how should I exin to them that you’re noting along?” Slightly dumbfounded,
Kathleen respondedin an embarrassed tone, “You could tell them that I''m busy.” “Sure.” Samuel
nodded and said nothing else. Soon, they arrived at the ce Samuel mentioned earlier. It was indeed
located in the heart of the city, and the surroundings were nice. Kathleen could not be more satisfied
with it. Finally, she asked, “What ce is this, Samuel? Who should I talk to about renting it?” “This
used to be the office of Macari Group.
It''s where my grandfather started thepany,” stated Samuel in response. Kathleen was stunned to
hear that. “You maytalk to my father about it, as this building is under his name,” Samuel added.
Kathleen did not know what to say. So, this ce is still under the ownership of the Macari family... “All
right, then,” she agreed with a sigh. “My father''s in the office right now.
Do you want toe over?” Samuel asked. Kathleen raised a brow.
“Why does it seem like you''d nned all this in advance?” “I have nothing to do with the agent’s
disappearance.” “Well, you’d better not let me find out that thiswhole thing was a setup,” Kathleen
replied disbelievingly. “I''m hardly bold enough.” Samuel gazed at her with a half-smile. If Kathleen
indeed set up her office here, then it would mean she would frequently have toe back to this ce.
He wished more than anything that she would stay here and would not dare do anything that might
cause her to stay away. “Lead the way, then.
I''ll meet your father now,” said Kathleen with a scoff. “This way, please.” Samuel spoke in the
mostpolite tone. Kathleen''s brows were furrowed lightly as she followed him. Ten minutester, they
arrived at Macari Group, and Kathleen went to meet Calvin in his office. The moment Calvin saw them
entering his office, his eyes instantly brightened. “Kate! What brought you here?” he greeted her
warmly. Calvin was very fond of Kathleen. He knew that Kathleen was a girl with a pure heart and that
she had married Samuel with no other intentions besides to love him. Unfortunately, Samuel did not
cherish her. “Mr.
Calvin, it’s like this.
Samuel just showed me Macari Group''s old building, and I''m thinking of renting it,” Kathleen exined.
“Sounds good.
In fact, you may just go ahead and use it.” Calvin nodded affirmatively. Kathleen was rendered
speechless. “Dad, will you be serious? Kathleen’s no longer part of our family anymore.
You''re just putting her in a tough spot if you offer the ce to her for free now,” Samuelremarked in a
deep voice. Kathleen was just about to nod in agreement when Calvin retorted angrily, “You heartless
brat! How dare you say that! What did you mean by saying that she''s not part of our family anymore?
She''s the mother of my grandchildren and a great contributor to our family!” Samuel could not find any
words to refute Calvin''s statement. “You''re indeed nothing but a heartless brat!” Calvin added, fuming.
Afraid that she was unintentionally causing a rift between the father-and-son duo, Kathleen quickly
rified, “Mr.
Calvin, let me exin.
It was me who insisted earlier that I would pay rent.
If not, then I will not use the ce.
Besides, Samuel made a fair point.
Even siblings should not owe each other money.
So, please ept my suggestion.” Calvin felt as if his heart was being ripped in half.
Despite that, he could only agree reluctantly, “All right, then.
I shall rent the ce to you.
Are you okay with one thousand monthly for the rental?” Kathleen merely gazed at him speechlessly.
“Is that too expensive?”Calvin frowned.
“How about five hundred, then?” Samuel could no longer stay silent.
“Dad, that''s enough.” Calvin scoffed at him in response. Turning to Kathleen, Samuel proposed, “The
rental fees for any building in the city are expensive.
It would be thirty thousand monthly, which would add up to three hundred and sixty thousand per
annum.
Seeing as we know each other, I''ll ept three hundred and fifty thousand from you.
How''s that?” “Sounds great to me.” Kathleen was satisfied with his suggestion.
“You go ahead and prepare the agreement, then.” “By the way, would you be needing any office
supplies? Ouroffice previously underwent some renovation, and we had bought a lot of supplies.
There are still some left in our storeroom.
If you need any, feel free to help yourself to them.
I won''t be charging you for those, or my father might scream at me again.” “Sure, don’t mind if Ido!”
Kathleen nodded. “All right.
I''ll have Tyson get the paperwork ready.” “Okay.” Kathleen was extremely satisfied with Samuel’s
efficiency. Tyson finished preparing the paperwork in no time, and then Kathleenand Calvin signed the
agreement. Taking the keys that Tyson handed over, Kathleen turned to Calvin. “Thank you so much,
Mr.
Calvin.”
Calvin mumbled something incoherent in response.
“Mr.
Hackney, could you bring me to have a look at the office supplies?” asked Kathleen urgently. She
wished more than anything that she could begin setting up her office the nextday. “Of course.” Tyson
shot Samuel a nce, then led Kathleen out of the office. Calvin propped his chin in the palm of his
hand.
“If I''m not mistaken, the supplies in the storeroom should add up to about three hundredthousand in
cost.