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."

friends he hadn't informed yet, Samuel made sure to spread the news, saying they should share in the joy now, and when the two got

Samuel, then at Maximilian,

Maximilian had to head

of his way, but Katniss didn't refuse, not wanting

Samuel's satisfied gaze, the

up. "Close the window, it's chilly in the morning.

window and then looked out through the glass. They passed by several

"Maximilian, have you bought more

really interested in

remembered this wasn't the first time Katniss had brought

just think the real estate industry will be very profitable in the

of silence, Maximilian replied,

wasn't because of Katniss's words; Maximilian's original plan

had been methodically acquiring land and properties in Luminous City

they chatted, the car

waved and said

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

Katniss nodded, "Okay."

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Someone was following her?

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

eyes and walked over

spotted, but it was too late to flee. Katniss grabbed her wrist

more fiercely, but for some reason, her body

caused her body to

her getting out

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Katniss said, a hint of cruelty

mean?" Ruby's eyes widened with

Katniss take something out

stinging sensation spread across

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