Chapter 138 Don't Be Angry with Me

Cassie noticed and immediately understood, she nodded with approval and exclaimed, "I am pleased about that!"

She was afraid Kate might realize her true intention, she quickly added, "I mean, I like the porridge that you bought!"

"That's great!" Kate opened the porridge and began to make it for Cassie.

Joseph looked at Kate, taking care of his mother and filled with regret for not seeing her positive traits before.

Cassie ate the porridge then turned her focus to Joseph, "What are your plans now? Since you are not the president of Smith Group anymore."

Kate glimpsed Joseph; she was also wondering what his plan was for the future.

She was aware that he was competent and had an excellent reputation in the business industry. She believed it would not be difficult for him to find another job.

"Are you not angry?" Joseph questioned.

Cassie stared at him and replied, "Will that do any good? If you respected my opinion in the first place, you would not be in this situation."

"Mom, I know you love dad and wanted me to contribute on his behalf. And, yes, whatever you say now will be pointless," Joseph understood, "because Smith Group is stable. As long as Samuel continues to operate it correctly, there should not be any issues."

"He regards you as his rival, but care for him as if he is your brother. Don't you know that your uncle…"

"Let the past be the past, Mom. They got what they wanted, and now we will not need to bother with them," Joseph was satisfied with the contribution he made to Smith Group. He had initially taken over the company for the sake of his father and to help them expand. So after his grandpa dismissed him, it was as if a weight was gone.

Hearing Joseph explain the situation, Kate felt relieved. She thought he would have been frustrated and angry about the situation for a long time, but Joseph seemed to be very optimistic.

"You are only thirty years old; you should start your own career," Cassie sighed.

"Thank you, Mom," Joseph was thankful that his mother was not angry.

"But I will remind you that this was your choice. If you suffer, do not blame me," Cassie wasn't truly worried, but she needed to voice her thoughts to Joseph as if she was.

Joseph nodded to show his understanding.

Kate was pleased to see that Joseph and Cassie made up. She said, "Mom, you need to rest, and I need to go to work."

"Are you going to work?" Cassie did not want her to leave.

Joseph immediately said, "If you need help with work, I am available!"

"Yes, if you need any help, you can call him. He has a lot of experience and can help you learn," Cassie encouraged Kate.

Kate didn't want Joseph's help; she wanted to succeed on her own, so she shook her head.

"Okay!" Joseph agreed in a hurry.

"You stay here to take care of your mother. I can call a taxi," Kate refused politely.

However, Joseph did not listen to her and walked out of Cassie's room. Kate was amazed at how quickly he moved; she was feeling a little nervous.

Cassie smiled, "Follow him, my dear. I'm okay, and if you are that worried about me, you can come to visit after work."

She didn't want to worry Cassie, so she agreed. When she walked out of the room, she saw Joseph waiting for her at the elevator. They spoke a few words to each other on the way out, and it was even more comfortable than it had been before. Even Kate noticed that she was not nearly as cold to him.

As Joseph stopped in front of White Group, Kate said, "You take care of your mother first, then I will replace you after work."

"You go home and have a rest after work. You don't need to worry about her," Although he wished she would sit with his mother, he didn't want Kate to be worn out.

Since Joseph argued with Kate's suggestion, she said, "Then you go take care of your mother!"

Kate's warmth and consideration moved him, so he laughed, "I know. Get out then!"

"Then you…"

"Or do you want to invite into your office?" Joseph asked bluntly, holding his breath for her answer.

"What?" Kate looked confused.

Joseph smiled reluctantly and said, "I am joking. Go on into work!"

Kate wanted to know why he didn't want to leave, so she hesitated for a few moments and then invited him out of politeness, "Want to walk in with me?"

Joseph jumped out of the car and was at Kate's door before she could even open it, "Let's go!"

Though Joseph was not wearing his usual attire of a business suit, he still attracted attention when he walked through the office doors. Kate felt nervous and self-conscious standing next to him, so she immediately took him to her office. Joseph quietly shut the door behind them.

"Why did you close the door?" She asked fearfully.

"Are you worried that I'm going to do something to you?" Joseph asked and tried to keep himself from smiling.

Kate blushed, and she stammered, "If you dare to do something to me, I will call the police."

Since they were neither a couple nor even dating, if Joseph dared to hurt her, it would be a crime.

Seeing that Kate was extremely annoyed, Joseph thought she looked cute. He smiled, "What if the police think we are lovers and ignore your complaints?"

Are we lovers? Kate was shocked and blushed.

"Your lover? Don't talk such nonsense!" Kate corrected.

"Kate, don't be angry with me. Okay?" He said her name softly.

Joseph's tone and words made Kate's heart beat faster, and she felt hot.

"I…I'm not angry…" Kate stuttered.

"Then, you are promising me; you won't refuse my help?" He said and started at her sincerely.

Kate really could not resist him when he treated her so kindly. She would sigh and remind herself that it had been so good to her during their marriage they would be happy and in love.

"You should go back to the hospital now," Kate replied, refusing to answer his question.

"You should consider my offer," Joseph did not push her to answer him.