She picked up the phone and called the reception desk, "I am going to tell you only once, do not let irrelevant people near my office without my permission!"
"Yes, Lady Kate!" The receptionist answered in a hurry.
Anna clenched her teeth, "Don't push me, Kate White! White Group is not only yours. My father contributes to it, and I am his daughter. How can you say that I am irrelevant?"
"You can ask the employees whether they listen to you or me!" Kate refuted calmly.
"You…" Anna was amazed. After a moment, she said, "I heard you declined Joseph's help. It seems that you are smarter than I thought, you declined the offer before I asked Joseph to cancel. I will have White Group ruined, and it will be your fault. You cannot compete with me!"
"Have you said enough? Please get out of here!" Kate sighed.
"Kate White, do you think I lost the battle just because you kicked me out? You look down on me!" Anna sneered, "I slept with Joseph last week. I was waiting for that day for a long time, and now that I have fulfilled my dreams, I will become his wife!"
Kate knew Anna was trying to aggravate her, so she restrained herself, "Please do not show off in front of me until you are actually Joseph's wife, and even then, I still won't care. It is none of my business. You can leave now!"
"f**k you!" Anna was irritated when she saw that was not getting upset, "When I become Joseph's wife, you will be number one on my list of enemies!"
"It would be my honor! Bring it on! I am patiently waiting for the day!" Kate laughed, even if Anna became Joseph's wife, she would not be afraid.
**
"Lord Joseph, I have reached out to collaborate with White Group as you requested," Dobby Wilson notified Joseph.
"Okay, thank you!" Joseph replied.
"But why don't you help Kate? She is your wife…" Dobby asked.
Instead of answering his question, Joseph reminded him, "Don't divulge that I asked you to help her."
"Don't worry; I will keep this secret. After all, this is a win-win situation."
After hanging up the phone, Joseph sat down and stared at the ceiling, thinking about Kate.
**
Leo thought Kate would retreat in the face of difficulty. However, to his surprise, she was able to establish a relationship with Wilson Group. His anger began to fade, and when she arrived home, he praised her for her work.
Kate should have been shocked by the fact he was impressed, but she just responded, "I am just doing my job!"
He had planned to compliment her further, but when Kate did not seem to care, Leo changed the subject, "Kate, tomorrow Vincent turns 80 years old. I think you should make an appearance at the party."
"I know you have principles, but if you don't go, others will gossip about it after. Plus, Vincent treats you well. I am asking you to represent our family," Leo guilted Kate to go, he had made a promise to Dora that he would convince her.
However, he was not sure why Dora would want Kate there.
Kate did not give him a direct answer; instead, she went to her bedroom and shut the door.
"Kate?" Daisy followed her after she overheard the conversation with Leo. When Kate didn't respond, Daisy opened the door and smiled, "Kate, you should go! You have always said Joseph's grandpa and his mother like you. You divorced Joseph, but there is no need to take it out on those who treat you well."
"Okay, I will go get a gift tomorrow morning," Kate sighed.
"I will go with you!" Daisy exclaimed.
**
The Smith family planned a grand celebration for Vincent's eightieth birthday. The servants were up early to decorate and prepare food.
Cassie was worried that Joseph might be reluctant to attend, so she called him to ensure he would be there.
By dusk, guests were starting to arrive, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, Kate arrived just as Joseph was parking his car, and Dora, Anna, and Samuel were just getting out of Samuel's car. The five of them just stared at each other, unsure if an argument was going to start.
To break the awkward silence, Samuel greeted Joseph and Kate. Though he knew they were divorced, he pretended not to know and called her family still.
Kate frowned with embarrassment and did not bother correcting him. After all, she was there to celebrate Vincent's birthday; she did not want to mention unpleasant topics.
Dora did not care, though; she quickly corrected Samuel, "She divorced Joseph, so she no longer your family."
Samuel pretended to be startled and looked at Kate. He asked, "You divorced Joseph?"
Anna wanted to comment, but she remembered that her mother said not to say much and to leave a good impression with the Smith family.
"Since you asked, I am not hiding the fact that I divorced him," Kate said bluntly.
Joseph stared at her, he was crushed by her direct answer. He did not understand why she was in such a hurry to tell Samuel about the divorce.
Was she in a hurry to marry Samuel? Joseph thought to himself and felt a little disappointed.
"Congratulations, Samuel! You have the chance to pursue Kate!" Dora laughed.