A Replacement Bride

Chapter 44

"Then, I'll return to the Cornell Residence, Katherine."

Keith wished to stay with Katherine rather than leave, but his sister was too ruthless, forcing him to flee in despair.

She felt helpless when she saw his appearance; after all, he was still a kid with a childish temperament.

After Keith had left, Katherine opened the curtains and saw his figure five minutes later in the community garden. Soon, he left Soulin International.

She averted her gaze and drew the curtains.

On top of the hectic schedule she was on recently, she had an appointment the next day with an old friend. As a result, Katherine soaked in a hot bath before diligently going to bed.

This time, she slept reasonably well. She awoke early the next morning and was about to leave when her neighbor came out. She took another look and expressed disinterest upon seeing his face clearly. With a cold face, she pressed the elevator button.

There were two elevators on each floor. Joaquin approached Katherine as she stood there waiting for the elevator.

He stood there in a gray suit, buttoned up to the top of the neckline, and remained silent with his strong aura.

Katherine cursed silently, I can't believe I keep running into this pervert.

The elevator arrived just as she was thinking.

They entered the elevator sequentially. Since the space was big but limited, the man's natural scent was enticing and suffocating as the familiar smell penetrated her nose.

Katherine subconsciously glanced at Joaquin in front of her and a sense of familiarity kept creeping up on her.

She gave him a brief glance before shaking her head, attempting to suppress her emotion.

basement floor to get his car. He noticed her exiting the elevator quickly as if a wolf was

at the entrance of Soulin International, Katherine's cab appeared as well. She opened the door to get into the car as Joaquin's car drove away. He

way, her phone kept beeping incessantly. She glanced at the news and swiped

his dandy personality was unbreakable. He got up early and went to party with

was heading to a high-end private restaurant in Hovington where customers needed to make a reservation at least three months in advance.

in a small alley in Hovington's south end. It was a one-of-a-kind vintage

walked in, found the pre-booked private room,

stood me up?" As she approached the door, she heard

her eyes lazily, and looked across the table at the man. He had long black hair with delicate and beautiful feminine facial features, accompanied by his pair

trembled as she had the full

get right to the point. I'm extremely busy." She raised her hand, took the teapot from the table, and poured

haven't seen you in ages and you don't seem to miss

cowardly reached out his hand to pull his shirt collar, sat up straight, and said solemnly, "Okay, so I'm no longer poor. I'm looking for you because the medicine you gave me last time caused quite a commotion on the black market, and many people are now looking for it. They are looking for me to get

was Katherine's childhood friend; a friend worth dying

time. If it had not been for his

life in Fontan had been difficult over the years, she had been safe and secure due to Aberama's covert

black market could be found all over the world. If Katherine created something

materials right now. Perhaps you can get some raw materials for me, and I'll make them and hand them

Katherine would

the bones being modified. Although it was not possible

first; one for herself, one for her grandmother, and one for Aberama. To her surprise, Aberama sold it on the black market and caused quite

looking for you right now because of this medicine. They're all wealthy and

Katherine said

He was not surprised by her response because he