Chapter 372


    A puzzled Katherine said, "That''s right. There''s no way I''m mistaken. After all, Lab X used to be


    famous. Although I''ve never paid attention to them over the past two years, I still remember their name


    clearly."


    She lifted her gaze and realized that Joaquin appeared shocked. Doubtful, she asked, "What''s wrong?


    Do you know thatboratory?"


    Joaquin frowned and narrowed his eyes. His usually calm gaze darkened. He parted his lips and spoke


    in a husky voice with a hint of gloominess. "I told you before that I only came to Fontan five years ago


    because I epted a mission. Do you remember?"


    It was because an ident happened while he carried out his mission that the fateful night between


    them happened.


    Hearing that, Katherine appeared slightly surprised. "Did youe to Fontan to destroy Lab X at that


    time?"


    Joaquin nodded. "That''s right. When we arrived, there was no one in Lab X as they had retreated in


    advance. With that said, we still managed to confiscate some drugs. Perhaps they had left in a hurry.


    There hasn''t been any news on them since then. I guess it''s for this reason that they''ve been trying to


    get back on their feet. Those from Area Seven have been keeping an eye on them, but they haven''t


    found any traces. I thought that those from Lab X would remain in hiding for a long time, but it seems


    that they''ve already started taking action in secret."


    A sneer yed on his lips as his gaze turned grim. "Thatboratory has always been in some sort of


    illicit business. I guess the reason they wanted to coborate with you was that they had their eyes on


    the new drugs that had been developed in yourboratory. You were right to turn them down."


    Katherine rose from the chair and pondered on the series of incidents before saying, "Suppose that this


    is indeed Lab X''s doing, the mastermind behind theboratory must be someone I know. However, I


    can''t think of anyone who might have this identity."


    Joaquin wasn''t surprised one bit. "This identity must be very different from what he disys to the


    public. That''s how he manages to fool everyone, so it''s not easy to discover it."


    While they were analyzing the situation, Jayden knocked on the door. "Lunch is ready. Let''s have it


    together."


    Standing near the door, Joaquin smiled faintly and said in a gentle voice, "Thanks for the meal."


    Jayden was apparently not fond of him, but he wouldn''t show his contempt for him in front of Katherine.


    After a dispassionate grunt, he turned around and went downstairs.


    At the dining table, Katherine and Joaquin stopped discussing the issue as they had their food silently.


    Jayden was seated across from them. Watching as Joaquin cut the steak into pieces for Katherine, his


    expression darkened. Even the food he was having tasted nd.


    After putting up with it for a moment, he could no longer hold his displeasure in. "It''s only natural that


    young couples love showing their affection for each other publicly. However, don''t you think it''s


    inappropriate for you to do so at your age, Mr. Levisay?"


    Katherine was speechless at that. She already felt embarrassed by Joaquin''s gesture, and upon


    hearing Jayden''s words, she started blushing. What''s wrong with Joaquin? He seems to have


    transformed into a different person since we got here.


    On the other hand, Joaquin didn''t seem bashful at all. At this moment, he was slowly peeling the


    prawns for Katherine. When he was done with that, he cleaned his hands with a piece of tissue. "Are


    you saying that I''m old, Mr. Hall? If I remember correctly, you''re one year older than me. Are you


    starting to feel old now?"


    Jayden was speechless at that. He was displeased at the fact that the other man retorted.


    Nheless, a relentless Joaquin went on to say, "Anyway, we''re not really showcasing our affection.


    These are just the small things in life. You must have some prejudice against couples who show


    affection for one another. Why don''t Kathy and I show you how it''s really done?"


    While Katherine was at a loss for words, Jayden replied politely, "Thanks. There''s no need for that."


    Certainly, he was shocked by Joaquin''s shamelessness, and he was perplexed as to what Katherine


    saw in him that convinced her to marry him. The doubt remained in his mind for a long time as he


    couldn''t get his head around it.


    After lunch, Jayden asked, "What are your ns, Kathy?"


    Following some deliberation, Katherine replied, "Since everything is still up in the air, I''ll probably wait a


    bit longer and set off two dayster."


    Beside her, Joaquin said dispassionately, "That''s right. We''re just trying to unwind anyway. I don''t mind


    staying in Fontan for two more days."


    Jayden was furious as he had the urge to chase this man out of his house. However, he could only hold


    his fury in for Katherine''s sake. He then nodded and replied, "That''s a good idea. Just stay here for two


    more days. When you''re ready to go, just contact me anytime. I''ll see you off."


    Katherine turned him down with a faint smile. "We''ve already troubled you so much for staying here, so


    you don''t have to see us off. We''ll inform you in advance when we''re ready to leave."


    Jayden frowned but remained silent.


    …


    Upon returning to the room, Katherine took a look at her phone and realized there were many missed


    calls, which were all from Dn. Only then did she recall that she had been ignoring him. As such, she


    called him back at once.


    As though waiting for her call, Dn picked it up the moment his phone started ringing. "Damn it,


    Katherine! Why didn''t you pick up my calls? I almost went all over Fontan to look for you!"


    Hearing the man wail over the phone, Katherine felt helpless. "I forgot to inform you that I had gotten


    out of the woods."


    Upon learning that she was safe, Dn set his mind at ease. He then asked, "Where are you now? I''ll


    send someone over to pick you up."


    When he arrived at that ce a while back, Katherine was nowhere in sight. He became anxious as he


    was worried that something bad had happened to her because he waste.


    Initially, Katherine wanted to bring Joaquin to LW Laboratory. However, after the conversation with him


    earlier, she changed her mind. "There''s no need for that." She turned him down. "Don''t worry about me.


    I''m at my friend''s ce, so I''m safe. Anyway, I need you to look into something for me."


    Dn had never disobeyed her orders. He asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "Go and find out the whereabouts of those from Lab X. I don''t care how you''ll do it, but you have to


    ascertain the mastermind behind theboratory. Also, investigate what they''ve been up totely."


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    Hearing that, Dn was perplexed. "Lab X? Haven''t they disappeared for a long time? They were still


    somewhat active two years ago, but there hasn''t been any news on them since we turned them down."


    Without exining anything, Katherine ordered, "Just do as I say. Prioritize this task and inform me at


    once if you''ve found anything."


    Dn tactfully stopped asking further and replied, "Yes."


    Meanwhile, Joaquin stood on the balcony while he told Jeremy to investigate Lab X over the phone.


    After the call ended, he returned to the room and saw Katherine shooting him a look. Finding it


    amusing, he took the initiative to ask, "Why are you looking at me like this?"


    Katherine rolled her eyes. "What''s wrong with you today?"