A Replacement Bride

Chapter 364

Chapter 363

After her transfiguration, Katherine raised her eyebrows and smiled brightly, but her face looked strange. "Of course. My grandma's transfiguration technique was unmatched. As her granddaughter, I naturally take over her talent. With my current ordinary appearance, I'm sure no one will be able to recognize me in a sea of people if they don't look carefully. They won't be able to imagine who is hiding under this facade."

Joaquin casually leaned against the back of the chair and raised his brows slightly. "It's true, though. I was shocked."

Noah appeared quite proud of her mother, and as she shook her hand, she remarked, "Mom, transfiguration seems fun. Can you teach me how to do it later?"

The way she said it sounded a bit coquettish, causing Katherine to feel a strange emotion. Somehow, she felt appreciated and unexpected joy.

As she looked down at her daughter, tenderness oozed out of her eyes. They even had a touch of dottiness to them. "Sure. I'll teach you when you get older." Then, she said warmly, "I have to leave to settle some matters. Stay at home with daddy in the meantime, okay? I'll be back real soon."

Noah tilted her small head, and her round eyes sparkled. "Daddy said he's going to cook my favorite dishes. We'll wait for you at home!"

"Okay." Katherine smiled at her.

She grabbed the keys Joaquin gave her and walked to the door. Then, she informed him, "I already told Carmine to settle Noah's discharge matters, and she'll send Noah's stuff and her medication over later."

Joaquin nodded and walked to the door, glancing at her with dark eyes before exhaling. "Is it really okay for you to go alone? Maybe I should send Jeremy to protect you secretly."

Instinctively, he had a bad feeling about the situation. He knew those who broke into the home and rifled through the drawers and cabinets were well-prepared. Since they had discovered nothing, those people would not let them go.

Still, Katherine understood his concern, and with a slight crease between her brows, she reassured him, "Don't worry. I know what to do."

Soon, she left Soulin International by taking a cab. Then, she got in the vehicle without telling the driver where she was going and instead made him drive several laps around the block.

However, the driver was perplexed as he looked at her in the rearview mirror and inquired, "Where would you like to go, madam?"

Katherine looked out the window calmly and uttered in a composed tone, "Drive exactly how I tell you to, and I will tell you later."

It was the first time the driver encountered a passenger with such a strange request, but since he could earn more money, he didn't prod any further. So, he stepped on the accelerator and merged into the traffic.

On the way, she noticed the two cars tailgating them in the rearview mirror. Her gaze turned cold as she sneered inwardly, Hah! They've finally caught up to me. They must be so vigilant that they don't let go of any suspicious people leaving Soulin International.

Suddenly, an expression of icy disdain painted her face as Katherine looked at the driver. She commanded, "I'll pay you ten times the normal rate if you get rid of the two cars following us."

Soon, the driver's eyes instantly lit up when he heard the offer. "No problem! Sit tight!" As soon as he said that, he stepped on the accelerator. Like an agile snake, he slid past through the traffic skillfully.

Approximately twenty minutes later, the car drifted and parked in front of Lab 1. Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

The driver turned around, showed her a toothy grin, and extended his hands. "Ten times the normal rate, madam!"

That request left her at a loss for words.

As expected, a skilled master wouldn't lie.

Then, Katherine fished out the money and paid him. After getting out of the vehicle and checking her surroundings, she finally entered the laboratory's entrance.

When the researchers saw her, all of them were puzzled. "Madam, may I know whom you're looking for?"

She cleared her throat and changed her voice before uttering, "I'm looking for Professor Muller."

Later, Theodore came out and was startled when he saw her. However, when he met those clear eyes, he widened his eyes in shock and came to a realization. "Oh, it's you!" On the surface, he remained calm and continued, "Come with me."

Afterward, he turned around and waved a hand of dismissal at the nosy researchers. "What are you looking at? Aren't you busy? Are you guys done with the experiments at hand already?"

Hearing that, the crowd quickly dispersed to return to their own posts. Before they left, however, they couldn't help taking a few more glances at the woman.

Why would a middle-aged woman suddenly come looking for Theodore?

However, they would not know that the woman was actually Katherine.

Nonetheless, Theodore's ability to recognize the woman was due to her forewarning about her appearance en route here.

Once the two entered the lounge, he could not hide his curiosity. After making sure the coast was clear, he hurriedly asked, "Kathy, h-how did you become like this?"

Katherine raised a brow and beamed at him. "It's only a small trick." Then, she switched the subject and spoke seriously, "Professor Muller, I have to visit the darkroom for a while. If someone comes, please send me a message to inform me."

Hearing that, he quickly realized the purpose of her visit was extremely important.

Even though he was unaware of what she was up to, he never questioned. He was content as long as she was willing to work in his lab. It was also a promise made between them back then.

Back then, Theodore noticed what a rare genius Katherine was. Her high attainments and abilities enabled her to develop reagents that countless medical experts and capable individuals could not formulate. Hence, he was determined to recruit her at all costs.

Initially, he even considered the highest salary and benefits he could offer her. Still, when they met to discuss, she discovered that his lab was located in Hovington. Later, she made him build a secret darkroom in the lab without asking for anything else.

Moreover, Katherine's request shocked Theodore, but he was an experienced man and knew it was inappropriate for him to ask specific questions. So, he immediately agreed to her request without hesitation.

She had entered the darkroom several times, but he never asked her about it. So, he would do the same again and keep his mouth shut. Immediately, he nodded with a serious expression. "Sure. Go on. I'll keep watch for you."

The main entrance of the darkroom was under the floor of a high-level laboratory that only Theodore could use.

Without another word, Katherine went down to the dark room after making sure there were no threats.

The wooden box her grandma gave her previously was lying inside the safe that was placed in the darkroom. When she took it out, she intended to open it and take a look. After considering that she was in the lab and there were many people around, she couldn't guarantee that an accident might happen. Hence, she changed her mind and left through another secret exit with the box.