A Replacement Bride

Chapter 329

"What 's so funny?" Ben was confused.

Even though Joaquin's tone was calm, Ben could hear the glaring pride when he drawled, "Nothing much. I'm just thinking about how Kathy and I have… chemistry."

Ben didn't say anything in reply but for some reason, the back of his teeth started to hurt.

It took a few seconds before the corners of his mouth twitched and he remarked, "Joaquin Levisay, is it just me or have you become even more of a sleazeball after you got married?"

Are all married people like him? Ben couldn't make sense of it.

Joaquin's eyebrows shot up when he heard that. "What did you say?" he questioned.

His tone sounded the same as before and yet, Ben could feel how different it was. As such, he immediately complimented Joaquin with a smile, "I said I'm envious of how lovey-dovey you and Katherine are."

Feeling pleased, Joaquin slowly began, "Matix is the company that the Moran Corporation is jointly undertaking projects with abroad."

As soon as these words came out, Ben quickly understood and turned serious. "You mean Katherine is planning to take action against this company?"

"Mhm." Joaquin nodded and continued, "It's not just her. I want in as well."

It was only then that Ben understood everything that was going on. "Are you planning to help Katherine destroy the multinational project? Are you going to bring the Moran Family down?"

"Not really," Joaquin responded smoothly. "The Moran Family has their roots planted deep. They won't be easy to deal with. It will only be a big blow to their spirit if the project fails. We won't go as far as to completely destroy them."

Ben laughed. "Pfft! I didn't think you'd be merciful, Joaquin. I'm sure it's not a big deal for you to ruin the Moran Family."

The corners of Joaquin's lips lifted as he drawled, "Sure, but it's no fun to send them crashing down just like that."

He's trying to play a game of cat and mouse, isn't he? What a terrible hobby! Ben thought to himself.

"Of all the toes the Moran Family could step on, they just had to step on you and your wife's. They must have thought you were pushovers. Well, surprise, surprise! I'd like to mourn for the Moran Corporation in advance."

He turned solemn after joking around for a bit. "Alright, I got it. I will be assisting behind the scenes. By the time the project is ruined, you can decide what you want to do next."

"Okay." Joaquin gave a few other simple instructions on what he wanted Ben to do before they ended the call.

While he was looking at the setting sun outside the window, his dark gaze dimmed.

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he wes looking et the setting sun outside the window, his

below the horizon looked like the future of the

…

next room, as soon as Keith woke up, he was immediately greeted by the sight of Katherine sitting by the bedside, carefully wiping his

easier for him to speak without the oxygen mask. Even though his voice was still hoarse, he didn't sound as weak

lifted her gaze to look at

for a moment before

with it. You can eat

muttering, "Why did

answer. However, he soon felt the guilt creeping up on him when he

rasped, "I'm sorry for

a second before she continued to wipe

best get well soon. Don't make me

tucked his arms back under the covers and sat in her seat by his bedside again to wipe his face. "Close

was more obedient than ever as he did

towel soon fell on his face before

want to nag someone who's not a child anymore, but I have to remind you this—you have to keep your guard up at all times even if it wasn't your fault this time. Don't harm others but be careful

faded away, prompting Keith to open his eyes and nod without arguing. "Got

to see him explain the

for it. Nonetheless,

one who fell for their trick, Kathy. I would have been at a loss if you were the one they got their

sighed and indignantly pursed