All Too Late

Chapter 383 Waging War 

Samuel did not utter a word as he got out of the car. While shooting him a side glance, Charles’ decisive tone rang out.

“I'll take your silence as an agreement to this bet.If Kate chooses Ryder, then you're not allowed to disrupt their relationship like you did with her and Caleb.” Samuel did not stop 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.

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 his fault—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 first office 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 black gown with the same colored suit draped across her shoulders. The real estate agent was enthusiastic as he said, “This place is fairly decent, Ms.Johnson.It's newly built, and the previous company only occupied it for half a year.” 

“It’s a nice environment but a little too far from the city,” Kathleen replied in a placid 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 employees to 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 which comes 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.” 

phone while Kathleen roamed around for a bit. She found the environment satisfactory,if not for the inconvenient transportation issues. The place was clean, which

Click! 

Clack! 

Click! 

Clack! 

footsteps came from behind her. She soon turned around

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 related

he

“Therefore, why wouldI hand him over to

I'm his legal guardian,” rebuked a

guardianship can be revoked since you've abandoned him once.” Kathleen flashed a half-smile. Every muscle in

remarked, “Perhaps you should read more about the law.” Dorothy was so livid that she rushed up to grab Kathleen's wrist, and that sparked an explosive annoyance in Kathleen, who instantly slapped the former. After Dorothy snapped out from a daze, her features twisted into a

dare you

in raising her hand. Smack! The other side of her face had gotten slapped

me just because I told you to! Why don’t you askTheodore about my life during the past five years in Axeworth Corporation? Crushing trash like you daily is a piece of cake for me!” Dorothy was so upset that her nose almost

that I've never been bullied, much less beaten

does Dorothy think

you don't hand Zion over to me, you’ll be waging war with the Hoover family!” Dorothy threatened, “Let me tell you something, Kathleen.The Hoover

pick with me, have them send someone who actually has the power to make decisions in their family to see me.I don't ever want to see a worthless person like

something was off. Why Isn'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

unlucky! Just when she was speechless, a black Maybach pulled up in front of her. The license plate was one she knew

here.” Kathleen did not wish to put herself in a difficult situation, especially since she wore high heels too. Her feet would undoubtedly be sore by the time she walked out of the

appeared on her face now that her feet were free.

behind,” Kathleen