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!”

liked Samuel for ten years. Although you said that you’ve moved

was too

worried that she would

go soft on him. It won’t bring

her biggest

It always would be.

Her soft voice was indifferent and laced with a tinge of

not be at ease around Samuel, but she was fine with it as she had

did not mean that she needed to get

think about romantic relationships for the time

glad you have pride!” Charles gave her a thumbs up. “That’s my

sighed. “Quit clowning around. I need a dress for the banquet tonight

worry. It’s already prepared.” Charles smiled at her. “Your assistant will

an assistant for

graduate named Valerie Taylor.” Charles had a smile on his

nodded in

girl arrived, just as

jeans, she had her hair pulled up in

is Valerie Taylor. You can call me Vee,” Valerie introduced

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

became embarrassed. “Don’t say that,

I’m not your boss,

could not help admiring the

beauty, but hers is irrefutable by everyone even if they find

to change. Can you help me get the cosmetic case from my

went to get the cosmetic

case was

and not messy at

stuff. It’s amazing. I want to

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

cool undertone, she looked charming

out of the walk-in closet, Valerie’s

her eyes. “Shall I take a

“Sounds good.” Kathleen nodded.

sent it to Tyson, who was on the way to the banquet

dressed in

photo to Samuel.

felt the vibration of

phone, he tapped open his WhatsApp and

he saw the woman he had been thinking about day and

wearing