Chapter 409 Another Problem Arises

Joaquin didn't see this twist coming. "Who's helping them? Who'd be that stupid? Everyone's trying to cut ties with them."

Katherine had no idea. "I told Carmine to look into it, so we have to wait." She paused and was about to say something when David knocked.

"Corey's awake. You should see him, Kathy."

She tucked her thoughts away and went to the room next door.

Corey was on the bed, taking his medicine. When he heard something rustle, he looked up and smiled weakly at Katherine. "You're here. Thank you for helping me."

She shook her head. He still looks pale. She checked his pulse, and a moment later, she pulled her hand back. "The poison is cleared, but you should still take some meds to stabilize your condition."

He nodded. "Of course."

A moment of silence later, she asked, "So, what will you do?"

She didn't ask any specific questions, but Corey got the gist of it. He stared at the ground, hiding the look in his eyes. His smile faded, and he didn't respond to her question. A pregnant pause descended upon them. Then, he hoarsely responded, "Nothing. David had told me everything. You did it for me, and you have my gratitude for that."

Katherine pursed her lips. "It's not all for you. He tried to take my grandfather's belongings from me, and I wouldn't take that lying down."

nodded. His skin was so pale that the blood vessels were almost visible. "I've lived my whole life as carefully as I could, worried that I might do something wrong and bring myself and the family trouble. Yet, he never saw me as a part of the family. I couldn't believe he would poison me. Then again, I should have seen it coming. He's blinded by greed and will do anything for money. Family is merely a bargaining chip he can throw away when he wants to. Family is nothing but trash for him." His lips had gone paler

it. "You haven't fully recovered yet, so just rest up. Don't worry. Joaquin and my men will keep an eye on things so no one can

him again.

head. "Don't worry. Carmine is looking into the

at

the screen. "It's Ben."

Kyoland? You should come

the look in his eyes

They're trying to split your shares up and kick you

Joaquin's face fell.

details, but they're trying to accuse you of ridiculous stuff so they can impeach you and take your shares. Though,

later, Joaquin

call while looking so upset, Katherine was worried. She asked, "What

with disgust. "I can't believe they won't give up. Trying to take your shares for themselves? And they

my shares among themselves is nothing." He grew up among these disgusting beasts, and he knew them well. He knew all the dirty tricks they would play, so this

Are you going back?"

expression was icy. "I don't care about the shares, but I won't let them take my shares away that easily. I've worked hard to

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