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.

she reached the first floor whereas the man was on his way to the basement floor to get his car. He noticed her exiting the elevator quickly as if

the door to get into the car as Joaquin's car drove away. He

She glanced at the news and swiped

got up early and went to party with his friends, not forgetting to pester his

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

restaurant was located in a small alley in Hovington's south end.

pre-booked private room, and pushed

How many times have you stood me up?" As she approached the door,

then sat down, raised 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 of seductive and charming almond eyes. He was dressed in a suit that

fingers trembled as she had the full desire

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

I haven't seen you in ages and you don't seem

Aberama raised his head and met Katherine's gaze, he 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

friend; a friend

for his covert protection,

in Fontan had been difficult over the

illegal ways. Their various underground trading channels known as the black market could

difficult to produce the medicine. I don't have a lot of raw materials right now. Perhaps you can get some raw materials for

Katherine

result in the bones being modified. Although it was not possible for people to obtain fictional magical powers, taking it

took a long time to refine. She made three at 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

are looking for you right now because of this medicine. They're all wealthy and powerful. Would you like to

Katherine

was not surprised by her response because he had