Chapter 149 Not Good Business

"Thank you," Kate smiled, feeling very delighted inside. In the past, she had only seen the side of Joseph that was stubborn and dominant. She had never had a chance to voice her opinion, now she could not only say what she thought, but Joseph respected what she said.

After parking near White Group, Joseph and Kate walked to a small café for breakfast. Kate was in a hurry and said, "I have a lot of contracts to sign. I do need to go!"

Joseph grabbed her wrist and said harshly, "I know you are in a rush, but I will walk you. Even though, it is just across the road or else I will worry about you."

"I'm not a three-year-old child. I can recognize a red and green light. You don't need to treat me like a child, okay?"

"Walk with me," He held her hand and walked her across the road.

After crossing the road, Kate said, "So, do you feel better now?"

Joseph pulled her close and in a deep soothing tone said, "Remember to call me if you need anything. I am your boyfriend, you should tell me if you have any difficulties."

"Okay, okay. I know!" Kate said impatiently.

Hearing the annoyance in her voice, Joseph loosened his hold on her and touched the tip of her nose, "Remember!"

"Yes," She smiled happily.

Joseph watched her with a smile on his face until she disappeared into the office building.

That morning, Kate decided to change the name of her company. She asked the marketing department to release an official announcement to the public and change the website.

"Kate Group," Kate murmured to herself. On one hand, she was ecstatic, yet on the other hand, she never felt a heavier responsibility. She looked at the picture of her and her mother on her desk, she whispered to it, "Mom, I am in love with Joseph; remember you met him, your best friend's son. Although he mistreated me in the past, he treats me very well now. Don't worry, I will be happy."

Wiping away her tears, Kate added, "And Mom, please forgive me for changing the company name from White Group to Kate Group. In the future, I will spare no effort to develop the business, despite any pressure. I hope that I can be like you and not flinch in the face of difficulties. I believe that Kate Group will develop even further."

Kate closed her eyes and sighed when suddenly she heard, "As your best friend, I don't need an appointment to see you. It is so nice, when I say that I am your friend, the receptionist said that she knew me and brought me directly to your office!"

"Be honest, Lisa. You were in such a hurry that she didn't even have time to see you or stop you!" Kate laughed.

"Oh, my goodness! How can you say that? I am polite no matter what," Lisa joked then turned serious, "How is it going with you and Joseph?"

"What?" Lisa was shocked. She shook her head and demanded, "Tell me all of the details!"

As her best friend, Kate knew if she didn't tell Lisa everything, she would only continue to ask. Kate felt as if she was dreaming as she relived the evening.

Lisa nodded and then joked, "Well done, Kate! You are so brave!"

"I should be saying thank you to you. Without your encouragement, I would not have been so brave!"

"You're welcome. You know you can talk to me about any problems in your love life, but I am going to have to start charging you. After all, Joseph is wealthy!" Lisa smiled.

"No problem!" Kate chuckled.

"But Kate, tell me honestly, did you…" Lisa looked at her slyly.

Kate stared at her, "What are you thinking? I only decided to be his girlfriend last night."

"Really? Don't be shy. You have done it before. It doesn't matter."

Kate knew that Lisa just wanted to give her a hard time, she didn't really care about what happened between her and Joseph. She changed the subject, "Don't have such evil thoughts. By the way, why are you here? Have you made so much money that you closed the shop?"

Lisa sighed, "Business has been slow lately, so I closed the shop for two days. And, since it is almost lunch, I was hoping you might treat me!"

"Business, isn't good?" Kate assumed Lisa's tea shop was thriving and there were no worries.

"There is a bigger and more luxurious shop next to me. Most customers go there…" Lisa said casually as if she didn't care.

Kate was worried though, she knew Lisa very well and instead of trying to comfort her, she began to think of how to improve her tea shop revenue.

"Oh, Kate, were you going to have lunch with Joseph?" Lisa questioned. She got up to leave, "You go have lunch with him. I will be okay."

"Stop!" Kate demanded, "We ate breakfast together this morning. He had his own business to attend to. Even though we are dating and in love, we don't need to be together all the time."

"Don't you want to be near him all the time?"

Kate shook her head, "No!"

"Don't lie to me!" Lisa glared.

"Let's go to have lunch!" Kate said and walked out of her office, forgetting her phone on her desk.

When they got to the restaurant Lisa looked at the menu and said, "It's been a long time since I have been here."

Kate and Lisa finally ordered and then Lisa asked, "Kate, you are the one you love and he loves you. You must be so happy now?"

"It feels as if all the unfortunate things that happened in the past have accumulated and created the happiness I feel today," Kate smiled.