After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 156

The next morning, Katniss headed downstairs and found Samuel chilling in the living room, looking all cheerful.

Maximilian was across from him, looking all smooth and elegant with his eyes slightly lowered.

When Samuel saw Katniss, his smile got even bigger, and he waved like crazy. "Katniss, you're up! How'd you sleep last night?" he asked warmly.

Katniss smiled back, "Grandpa, I slept great. Why are you here so early today?"

"I came to check on you two. How have you been these past few days?" Samuel asked, clearly wanting to make sure everything was good. Katniss felt her face warm up a bit and lowered her voice, "Grandpa, we've been doing well."

To Samuel, her reaction just seemed like she was being shy.

He laughed even louder, probably already imagining himself with a chubby grandkid next year.

He patted the seat next to him and said, "Katniss, come sit here and chat with me."

Just as Katniss was about to sit down, Maximilian checked the time and said calmly, "Grandpa, Katniss has to go to class soon."

Samuel shot him a glare, "You rascal, I timed my visit perfectly. It's still early," he retorted.

Katniss quickly added, "Maximilian, it's okay. I don't have any important classes this morning."

Samuel finally let Maximilian off the hook and kept chatting with Katniss, even asking if Maximilian had been treating her well.

He completely ignored Maximilian, his actual grandson.

Katniss kept assuring him that Maximilian treated her very well, and then they all headed to the dining room for breakfast.

At the dining table, the atmosphere was warm and happy. Mira's cooking had really improved.

Samuel was super pleased with Mira and immediately pulled out a stack of cash, praising her for taking good care of Maximilian and Katniss.

Mira accepted it with a big smile.

Katniss noticed a thick stack of cash in Samuel's pocket.

She blinked and asked, "Grandpa, why are you carrying so much money with you? It's not even a special occasion today."

Across from her, Maximilian looked at Katniss with a slight smile. "Ever since we got engaged, Grandpa's been giving out money to everyone he meets."

Samuel laughed heartily, "Such a big joy should be shared widely."

in the joy now, and when the two got married, they shouldn't be stingy and should give even bigger

at Samuel, then

had to head to the

offered to drive Katniss to school, even though it was out of his way, but Katniss

Samuel's satisfied gaze, the two

Maximilian spoke up. "Close the window, it's chilly in the morning. Don't catch a

the glass. They passed by

have you bought more houses

"You seem really interested in this?" he

the first time Katniss

estate industry will be

a moment of silence, Maximilian

Maximilian's original

acquiring land and properties in Luminous City and its

car arrived

said warmly, "Goodbye,

window, giving her a reassuring smile. "I'll pick you

Katniss nodded, "Okay."

drove off in

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adjusted her white coat

her phone buzzed with a new

it and saw a message from

o'clock, someone is following you. Do

Someone was following her?

corner of her eye, spotting a figure. She looked up and saw Ruby hiding behind a large tree outside the school gate, a camera in

her eyes and walked over

been spotted, but it was too late to flee. Katniss grabbed her wrist and, with her other hand,

reason, her body felt like

any movement caused her body to ache. Katniss calmly began to skim through

of her getting out of Maximilian's

her voice mocking yet light, "This habit of secretly taking pictures

it." Katniss said, a hint of

you mean?" Ruby's eyes widened

she saw Katniss take something out of her bag and

a cool, faintly stinging sensation spread

threw

she screamed, a