A Replacement Bride

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."

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

worry. Joaquin and my men will keep an eye on things so no one can intrude. You can stay as long

over him again. He

head. "Don't worry. Carmine is looking into the Grays' case, and Corey can handle his business

stared at the

he looked at the screen. "It's Ben." He took the call.

"You're still in Kyoland? You should come back

forehead, and the look in his eyes

shares up and

Joaquin's face fell.

quickly added, "I'm not sure about the details, but they're trying to accuse you of ridiculous stuff so they can impeach you and take your shares. Though, I have a feeling that things aren't

moment later, Joaquin said

looking so upset, Katherine was

and told her what Ben had said. It filled her with disgust. "I can't believe they won't give up. Trying to take your shares for themselves? And they call themselves Hovington's top family? What

anything and go to any lengths for money. Splitting up my shares among themselves is nothing." He grew

now? Are you going

icy. "I don't care about the shares, but I won't let them take my