Chapter 44: Taking Something from Joey's Hands

The more Katherine interacted with this man, the more she could sense his paranoia and madness. It was almost impossible to gain any benefit from him. Curtis had tasked her with two things, both of which made her walk on a razor's edge. Being caught off guard could mean certain death. Katherine took a deep breath, looking at Curtis with determination. She said firmly, "I'm afraid I can't help you anymore. You need to understand that if these things are exposed, you might not suffer any consequences, but I will die. My life might not be worth much, but I don't want to die because of your family's affairs." This was what Katherine had been thinking about on her way here. She knew that if she continued to entangle herself with Curtis, she would eventually become his sharpest blade, and that blade would be double-edged, not just against others but against herself as well. The best way forward was to sever ties with Curtis directly. But that was easier said than done. Luckily, t