All Too Late

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harles fumed. “I’m way better than him. At least I will never let Astrid come near you.”

Kathleen raised her eyebrows. “Do you think he cares about such things? He only cares whether I am the female lead in this movie. He will never ask who the other actors are.”

Charles’s face darkened.

“You should look into who is behind whatever Astrid has done.” Kathleen felt that Charles was wasting his time.

He might be unhappy with Samuel, but he also had to look at the facts.

Charles frowned. “Darling, aren’t you a little too biased toward him?”

Kathleen eyed Charles coolly.

“I’m not saying that you’ve not gotten over him. It’s true that he’s a crafty guy,” Charles hurriedly explained.

“Charles, I know Samuel better than all of you. Samuel has his pride. Do you think he will cast Astrid in this movie, knowing full well that she will make things difficult for me? Don’t you think he will try and stop Astrid from plotting against me?” Kathleen tried to reason with her brother.

“Maybe he’s using Astrid to break you and Christopher up?” Charles retorted.

“But there’s nothing between me and Christopher. What’s the point of getting Astrid into the film crew?” Kathleen shrugged.

Charles paused for a while.

“I’ve already explained everything when we were at Felix’s house. You heard me loud and clear. He knows that there’s nothing between me and Christopher. What’s the point of planting Astrid here? On the contrary, Astrid seems to appear wherever I am. This goes to show that the person is using her to get back at me.” Kathleen analyzed the situation for Charles.

Charles thought Kathleen’s speculation sounded reasonable. “Are you saying that you intend to let Astrid stay with the film crew?”

“Yes. I want to cast a long line to catch the big fish. These people must have a motive for getting close to me,” Kathleen said.

“Won’t you be in danger then?” Worry puckered Charles’ brows.

“They won’t dare to act rashly. The main thing is, if Astrid is not sent by the Yoeger family, they won’t dare to be too impulsive,” Kathleen deduced.

Besides, Samuel had sent someone to protect her on the sly.

What could happen to me?

Charles asked, “What do your think is their motive?”

Kathleen took a bite of the cake. “I think their target is Samuel and Christopher. They want to see the both of them on opposing sides.”

“Opposing sides? If both of them start to fight, it could be a matter of life and death. In the end, it might be a no-win situation for both of them.”

in both camps, the person whom Astrid is

Charles finally understood.

of the Macari Group, Tyson was

working for is from the Corbyn family. They are the

the war veteran, Thedeaus

Tyson nodded.

Corbyn family is really keen on the development of

Macari, should we stop them this time?” Tyson

it to them. He

pitfalls

so distracted by a woman and still wants to manage a company. It’s ridiculous.” A smirk flickered

Kathleen had

behind Astrid was

was

use Kathleen to sow

stand to gain if both of them were on

Samuel was not dumb.

found out where Olivia

Don’t force her.” Samuel shook

“Okay.” Tyson nodded.

Ring!

then, Samuel’s phone

picked it up and read the message. It

wrote: Mr. Macari, Kate spoke up for you in front of

message: What did she say about

texted one sentence back: Well, the gist of it was

Samuel knitted his brows.

Macari, what’s the matter?”

and buy some books for Valerie.” Samuel cast

a

wondered if Samuel was going to give

how to talk

a beat. Oh no, has Valerie just offended the big

met Astrid at the film

narrowed her eyes when she saw Kathleen. “What a

coincidence is not a coincidence at all.” Kathleen gave her

Astrid was dumbfounded.

look like a pushover, but she was actually

scene between