A Replacement Bride

Chapter 418

Chapter 417 Reshuffling

"Do you have a plan?" Katherine pursed her lips.

Joaquin chuckled. His sour mood was finally lifted. "Don't look down on me. I'm not as weak as you think."

There was a hint of teasing in his voice, and Katherine blushed. She lowered her voice a little while saying, "I didn't say you were weak."

Joaquin thought she was being coy. He cocked his eyebrow and felt delighted. "Just trust me on this. I can handle things on this side." He then asked, "What about Noah?"

"She just fell asleep." Katherine pursed her lips and tensed up, then she told him about Emmanuel taking Corey away.

Joaquin frowned. "Emmanuel's men went toe-to-toe with the Vermillion Alliance? Impossible."

Katherine's eyes glinted. "I thought it was weird. Even if he wanted Corey, he wouldn't have spent so much money to hire those men."

"So…" Joaquin was silent for a moment. "You suspect it was his benefactor?"

"Yes. Emmanuel had no need to take Corey away. The only explanation is that his benefactor lent his power to him."

his benefactor is not

them. The fact that his benefactor stepped in meant he wanted to use Emmanuel to get something. He even lent him some of their men. Obviously, their goal is

some

He knows I've given my grandpa's stuff away, so he won't come after me. Even if he does,

a sigh. "I see. I can't leave

"Sure," said Katherine softly.

for a bit more

phone on the table and sat down before

walked in, announcing, "He's here, Mr.

said, "Let

out and led a man in a suit

elite of society, but he humbled himself before Joaquin. "You're looking for me,

seat opposite from him. "Sit, Mr.

saying thanks, he strode to the

him and cut to the chase, "Did you bring what I told you to,

and handed a file to him before

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