330: Chapter 330

Chapter 330

"Of course not! I'm seeking stability first. I want to make sure that Kate would have a stable company she could call a second home," Henry said. "Kate is dedicated to her job. She is a hard worker, so working on something becomes a habit she can't get rid of. I want to ensure she feels comfortable enough since she needs to move from a long, stable job to a new one."2

"The advertisement agency might help her later since we need to promote the books she had curated," Henry added.

"You seem to love her so much, Henry," Vernon said. "All you did was cater to her needs."

Henry had a thin smile as he imagined about his beloved, "Naturally, I want to make her happy and safe. Everything I did right now is solely for her and our baby."

Vernon nodded. He was glad that Henry had a fighting spirit. 

Vernon initially worried that Henry would not stay sane through the death of James, knowing how close these brothers were. 

"Well, you keep telling me about all your plans for Kate, but what about yours? What will you do after your advertisement agency and publishing house stabilize?"

"I will start an investment company," Henry replied without hesitation as if he had everything planned in his head already.

This answer obviously astonished Vernon, "Investment?"

"Yes."

"Henry, that's very risky work, you know that, right?" Vernon warned. "Even I don't dwell on it too much because it's too risky."

"Trust me in this, Vernon," Henry said firmly. "I know what I'm doing. Just like how Kate can turn any book into a million-dollar profit, I can do the same with any investment I make."

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Vernon sighed.

Truly, they were only two years apart, but Henry still had that youth recklessness. 

He doubted that Henry had the capability, but Vernon would never shut down such ambition, 'I guess it's fine,' he thought. 'If he needs money, I can just pull some from my own company. James had done so much more than this. I want to repay him for all the help.'

"If you say so, then I will help you," Vernon said. "We need to get to the legal proceeding first, and it would take months. So I expect you to always be ready in New York for at least two months. You need to focus on the company before you can return to Los Angeles."

Henry's heart felt tight as he heard, 'at least two months.'

That meant he wouldn't be able to see Kate for that long, and it would be absolute torture for him.

In fact, he already missed her just after one night, thinking about what she was doing right now and wondering if Kate was also thinking about him. 

"This is serious, Henry," Vernon warned. "You can't be weak, nor you can't sway just because you miss your woman. You need to step up and suppress your feelings for now, or Katherine will never get the safety she needs."

"You need to be a true machine, working to death until you feel everything is stable enough," Vernon said. "This is how real life works."

Vernon's words were like a wake-up slap for Henry.

He was right.

Henry had to steal his heart to give Kate and their baby the safety she deserved.

Henry clenched his fist and nodded, "I will stay in New York for two months. I have to get everything done before I bring her here."

"Good," Vernon nodded. "Don't worry about the legal stuff. I have enough connections to make things fast. I just want you to get used to all the work you must do next. This is for your own good, Henry."

Henry said nothing, but he nodded without hesitation.

He already promised to do anything for Kate and their baby, even if he had to go through hell and back. 

***

"Ma'am, don't forget to call me if you need anything. I have to go back to the office again, "Mai said as she dropped Kate in front of their apartment. 

"Thank you, Mai. Sorry for giving you trouble," Kate said. "I'll stay in the apartment for now. I'm too tired after facing that woman."

Mai nodded and said, "Stay safe, Ma'am. We don't know what that woman is planning."

"I will now go and work. I know you have a lot of documents piling up," Kate smiled, and Mai excused herself.

She watched as Mai's car drove out of the apartment parking lot, and she entered the apartment.

He reached the eleventh floor and headed to the room she was currently living in because she refused to stay in Henry's huge ocean-view apartment. 

But as she reached the corridor leading to her room, he stared at the door at the end. 

She promised herself not to walk into Henry's apartment.

But this longing lingered in her heart, subconsciously pulling her into that door, and she finally unlocked it with her spare key. 

Kate entered Henry's apartment and walked in.

She had cleaned all of her belongings in this place. Now, this place felt more like an untouched property, with everything still somewhat brand new. 

Kate sat on the sofa directly facing the wide glass pane with an ocean view. 

She sighed as she remembered Henry, "I don't know what I want, Henry."

"I keep asking you to be honest with me, but now that I am facing the truth, I don't feel so good anymore…" Kate murmured. "Should I stay oblivious the whole time? Perhaps. But it'd be even more painful if I knew about you and Sarah later in our relationship."

Kate fished her phone out of her bag and started texting Henry again despite her blocked number.

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Kate: I feel betrayed, but that doesn't mean I won't forgive you, Henry. 

Kate: I love you more than you expect.

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Kate pressed send. She thought it wouldn't deliver because Henry blocked her.

But to her surprise, there were two ticks on the text, and soon after, she got a call.

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Henry is calling…

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