A Replacement Bride

Chapter 339

Carmine thought for a moment before her eyes brightened further. "Miss, I'll relay the orders right away!"

She was about to turn around and leave when she remembered something and paused. "As for the Morans…"

Katherine knew what she was about to ask. "I have plans for them."

"Okay." Carmine knew Katherine was smart enough and did not ask any other questions. As such, she left and went about her day.

Katherine remained standing next to the window for a while, her eyes glittering in the night like a cat's. Soon, her phone rang as expected.

Kelvin reported, "Miss Cornell, the process of shifting our headquarters back to Hovington as you ordered will be completed by this week. The chosen location is in the newly developed area in Ewing and the board will return within a week."

She was satisfied by this. "You've worked hard. I'll move someone back to organize the proceedings in Hovington. Your main responsibility is our branch in Kyoland. Make sure to finish what I've assigned you as soon as possible."

"Yes, Miss Cornell," he responded seriously. "I will resolve it as fast as I can and keep you updated."

She hung up before walking into Noah's ward. The girl climbed off the bed rapidly and ran toward her.

"What's all this about?" Katherine was puzzled.

The girl's eyes were red as she looked up at her mother. "Mom, has Daddy been taken away by someone? Is that why he cannot come and see me?"

Katherine froze briefly. "Why do you ask? Who told you that?"

her head to look at Keith with a slightly

put on an aggrieved yet innocent expression. "Katherine, I swear I never said anything. Noah read

The Internet?

realizing what happened. Joaquin's arrest had been done in private and wasn't reported in the news, not to mention that very few people knew about it. The footage of the chaos the Morans had caused during the press conference had even been destroyed as per her request. As such, several reporters present during the conference might have secretly recorded

stroked her cheek. "Don't believe what those people say online. Your father is fine. He's just busy right now and will come to

mother's words but this time, she was doubtful, probably due to her concern. "Really?

of the girl's determination to get answers. When has Noah become so dependent on Joaquin? She

voice spoke. "Did you miss me that much? Here

look at the door and became delighted as her eyes met Joaquin's warm gaze. She

like a koala. He laughed and bent over, holding her firmly while allowing her to cling to him. He moved his face close

you only come and see me now? I missed you so much! I haven't seen you in

melt. He reassured the girl for a

she was certain she could get him out, she couldn't help but feel worried deep down. She had wondered how he was doing and whether those people would do

forced down her feelings and smiled.

well. "You're back,

okay to me. Go get us dinner at the

what to say to that. Seeing Noah's confused look made him realize that he had said something wrong, so he quickly corrected

raised his

before continuing slowly, "Their crab cakes and oysters are excellent. Remember

had nothing to say to that. Fine, then! I'll just have