All Too Late

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,” Christopher replied in a gentle voice.

Kathleen sighed. “Thank you, Chris. But you really don’t have to sacrifice so much for me. I can never repay you for what you did for me.”

“Haven’t you considered repaying me with yourself?” asked Christopher with a half-smile.

Kathleen was at a loss for words.

Christopher gave dry laugh. “I’ll stop messing with you. Will you come to the banquet with me tonight? I’ve told the others. It’ll be embarrassing for me if you don’t come.”

“Okay.” Kathleen had no choice but to agree.

“I’ll pick you up tonight.” Christopher smiled.

“All right.” Kathleen hung up the phone.

Sitting on the bed, she knitted her brows slightly.

She wanted to keep a low profile initially, but she had never thought that the movie would make her popular and actually earn her the Best Actress Award at the Academy Award.

The movie had obtained the film release permit, and its release date had been confirmed.

However, to be able to attend the Academy Award this time around, the director decided to submit the movie for nomination earlier.

In fact, they did not hold out much hope, but to their surprise, Kathleen became the dark horse and the Academy Award for Best Actress.

It was hence impossible for Kathleen to keep a low profile.

Knock. Knock.

There was a knock at the door.

“Come in,” Kathleen said.

Charles went in. Looking at Kathleen, he asked ingratiatingly, “Still mad?”

Kathleen snorted coldly.

“I 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 to trouble Chris. I also don’t want to marry myself off in such a rushed manner. Do you get it?”

“Yes, I do.” Charles nodded. “Don’t worry. I won’t do such a thing anymore.”

Kathleen let out a sigh. “I know. You keep saying that I’m useless. You’re afraid that I’ll go soft on Samuel once I come back and see him.”

Charles nodded vigorously.

Kathleen got upset. “Charles!”

his throat. “Kate, you’ve liked Samuel for ten years. Although you said that you’ve moved on,

was too

that she

on him. It won’t bring my kids back to life,” Kathleen replied

her

It always would be.

him.” Her

around Samuel, but she was fine with it as she had really gotten

mean that she needed to get into

not want to think about romantic

great. I’m glad you have pride!” Charles gave her a thumbs up.

I need a dress for the banquet tonight with

prepared.” Charles smiled at her. “Your assistant

assistant for me?” asked

She’s a fresh graduate named Valerie Taylor.” Charles had a

Kathleen nodded

girl arrived, just as

white down jacket and a pair of jeans, she had her hair pulled

meet you, Kate. My name is Valerie Taylor. You can call me

you too.” Nodding, Kathleen went on with a smile, “I’m counting on

embarrassed. “Don’t say that,

“Don’t stand on ceremony. I’m not your boss, and you’re not my subordinate.

help admiring the beautiful actress in front

so beautiful. There can be many kinds of beauty, but hers is

a faint smile, “I’m going to change. Can you help me get

went to get the cosmetic case

cosmetic case was

and not messy at

is how a celebrity organizes her stuff. It’s amazing. I want

closet to change into an evening dress, which was a dark purple

and a cool undertone, she looked charming

of the walk-in closet,

Valerie blinked her eyes. “Shall I take a photo

“Sounds good.” Kathleen nodded.

of her and secretly sent it to Tyson, who was on the

in the Maybach was dressed in a black custom-made suit, looking

forwarded the photo to Samuel.

felt the vibration of his

open his WhatsApp and tapped on Tyson’s

had

wearing