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

on an aggrieved yet innocent expression. "Katherine, I swear I never

The Internet?

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 scraps of gossip

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

trusted her mother's words but this time, she was doubtful, probably

become so dependent on Joaquin?

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

became delighted as her eyes met Joaquin's warm

bent over, holding her firmly while allowing her to cling to him. He moved his face close to hers in affection, their noses

now? I missed you so much!

made Joaquin's heart melt. He reassured the girl for a moment before looking up at Katherine, a hint of

Katherine's heart race, a slight shakiness spreading throughout her body along with some bitterness. While 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 something horrible to him. It had made her utterly anxious. She had never thought that she would have such a

forced down her feelings and smiled. "That's

Joaquin as well. "You're back,

look okay to me. Go get us

he had said something wrong, so he

his

slowly, "Their crab cakes and oysters are excellent. Remember to get

to say to that. Fine, then! I'll just have