through Kathryn's mind. Of course he'd be su

et him dig all he wants. Just make sure the only inf

Gerard

anything further, a kno

rren asked me to arrange a driver for you. Once you're rested, he

nterface, wiped every trace

t was actually perfect-she needed

thryn stepped out with

ensed something deeper-his calm presence, his posture, and his controlled movements. He was cl

hrough the city until th

rdwell. Mr. Warren said you may take you

an upscale shopping mall, glea

him with a nod a

espectful distance, she headed s

ish ones, and ones that fit her current life, not th

Kathryn selected several o

onizing tone, eyeing Kathryn's simple outfit, "these pieces are

t her evenly. "I

but before Kathryn could say anything mo

mmediately and rushing toward the newcomer with all the enthusiasm in the world. "Y

t, sweet voice responded. Kathryn didn't ne

each of them looking perfectly polished. Clear

"Kathryn? I'm so glad you're alright; we were all worried," Jolene said with practiced sweetness. "But what brings you here?

s the sister you mentioned? The one from the countryside? Should

cher client. "Yes, Miss Brown, this lady picked all the most expensi

g, pulled out the black card Liam had given her, and placed it directly i

fell silent i

credit card from one of the world's top banks. It wasn't just a payment method;

ce went pale, her voice

ed first at the card, then at Kathryn. How on earth did she get her hand

e smile. "Kathryn, did you find someone to support you? You just left

o the sales assistant and said curtly, "Wrap everything up.

been admiring, and a slight, almost cruel smile tugged at the

wisted in shock and ang

y arched eyebrow, her tone thick with mockery. "Isn't the Brown family's monthly

ration. She hated having her finan

out first gets them," Kathryn said, signa

he items were carefully packed up. She glanced at Kathryn w

er nails digging into her palms s

lent, too intimidat

ill family, after all." Jolene tried to soften he

. "When you arranged my kidnapping, did you think we were family? Jolene, sav

eration. "Kathryn! You think you can act so superior just because you've become, w

ady to intervene, but Kathryn

authority. "Then you should run and tell them now. Let them know th

ly, her eyes sho

olene's voice shook, s

words. Instead, she raised her hand

broke the store's silence, c

's pale cheek. She touched her face,

er. "That slap is a lesson to watch your mouth.

y word cut deep, draining t

u dare make a scene," Kathryn said, arching an eyebrow

another glance, she addre

d security immediately." Her eyes flicked back to Jolene and her friends. "Mak

acting so high and mighty? Do you

d politely, stepping forward. "You're bl