Chapter 266 - Extravagant Living

Golden Phoenix Residences

The residential skyscraper, Golden Phoenix Residences, had sixty-two floors. It wasn't the highest apartment building in Harbor City but it was the grandest, most expensive and exclusive one – it was the epitome of a luxurious city residence.

It was one of the most sought-after condominiums by famous personalities because of its superb amenities, contemporary style and design, and prime location where amazing happenings were found. With the trendiest bars and topnotch restaurants around the area, it was definitely the hottest spot in the city.

This was far from Katherine's style. If she were to choose a new home, she would much rather be on the outskirts of the city in a single-detached house where it was away from the noise and had the utmost privacy. She did own a house just like that but there was no way she would move back to Pearl Gardens. She laughed at the thought. How ridiculous.

Brushing her thoughts away, she stared at the magnificent view of the city from her floor-to-ceiling window on the 61st floor. The view at seven in the evening was definitely breathtaking with the twinkling city lights below her. 

"Man, your grandpa sure is a very very generous man!" Styles exclaimed from the comfort of a large sectional sofa with a wine glass in his hand looking like a boss.

"It's too much," Katherine sighed. "Extravagant. So not me."

"Oh no, it's you, alright. You're Katherine Young and you're every bit worthy of this suite—even the penthouse on the 62nd floor, if you so wish! Enjoy it, Queen. God knows you suffered a lot in the past. You deserve this luxury."

"I just don't think I belong here…"

"Are you feeling guilty? Because you shouldn't. You have the right to live in this kind of place." Styles took a large gulp of his wine.

Katherine only smiled at him, amused to see that he was definitely enjoying his new home. When she told her grandfather that she had to move to a new place a few days ago, he offered to take care of it right away which worked pretty well for them. Because of their situation, they couldn't exactly choose the place themselves and risk falling into Shadow's radar. But since Chairman Young did all the arrangements, it looked very natural for her.

There were three bedrooms in the suite which was perfect for them. And because it was an exclusive building, ensuring their security will be a lot easier compared to where Katherine stayed before.

Joining Styles on the sofa, she wound her arm around Styles's neck lovingly and squeezed him. "You're enjoying this so much. I don't want to see you slacking in here, alright?"

Faking a gasp, Styles clutched his chest as if he was hurt. "How dare you accuse me of slacking?! I, Styles never—nngh nngh!"

Katherine shut him up by shoving a piece of cronut in his mouth, laughing so hard her stomach was hurting.

"I don't know about you guys but I'm pretty famished," Amelia said as she entered the living room after she finished unpacking her things. 

It had already been several days since Katherine met Amelia but every single time, the former would be in awe of the latter's beauty. The woman didn't age! It was amazing and freaky at the same time. She instantly recalled that one time when she sat at the backseat of the Jaguar with Damien on her first day of work. She studied his profile and admired how he looked young at thirty. It turned out—it was all in his genes. 

"Yeah, me too." Katherine got up and grabbed her wallet from the coffee table and said, "I'll go and get us some food downstairs. I think I saw a restaurant across the street."

"I can go with you," Amelia offered.

"Nah, it's okay. I won't be long anyway. Thanks!" she replied and headed out.

While she was civil with Amelia, she wanted to avoid being alone with her as they couldn't really talk about things freely. She thought it would be awkward being alone with Damien's mother if they weren't on a mission.

…

Later, Katherine entered the lobby of Golden Phoenix Residences with a paper bag in her hand. She stopped by the front desk to ask about the water heater situation in her suite as it wasn't working earlier. While the lady went to consult with her co-worker, Katherine heard someone call her from the side.

"Katherine?"

Turning her head, she was surprised to see Caleb Yoo. She straightened up and walked towards him. "Caleb… What are you doing here?" she asked knowing that he didn't live in this building as far as she knew.

"Oh… I'm visiting a friend. What are you doing here?" His face was equally confused and surprised as Katherine.

"Um… I just moved in an hour ago actually." Katherine didn't have a choice to tell him as there was no point in lying where she lived now. But she was concerned that he would tell Damien about it. She sighed internally.

"Huh. Really…" Caleb's reaction matched his current expression. He was unsure of how to react after knowing the information.

The front desk called her attention and so she had to excuse herself. "Sorry, Caleb… I'll have to catch up with you next time. See you around?"

"Yeah, sure. It was nice seeing you again, Katherine." 

The two of them exchanged a brief smile before she went to talk to the lady at the front desk. A few minutes later, after making sure that the water heater would be taken care of, Katherine headed towards the elevators and went up to her suite.

Caleb who was still stunned at who he just met, remained stuck on the same spot until Alianna arrived and tapped his arm. "I really think that omelet-covered fried rice is so good! Do you think I can—Hey, you look like you've just seen a ghost," she said when she saw his expression.

He turned to face Ali with a bewildered look on his face as he said, "Li… guess who I just saw."

"I don't know… The Kardashians?" she guessed as she waved a hand in the air.

Stopping himself from rolling his eyes, he answered, "No… Katherine."

"What?" She blinked. "Katherine as in…"

"Katherine Katherine. Miller Young Katherine. Do you know any—it doesn't matter. Yes, we're talking about the same one." 

Caleb and Alianna stared at each other for a long time. 

"Are you sure, Cay?" she probed. "Maybe it's just someone who looked like her?"

"Yes, I'm sure. I talked to her, okay?"

"Well, why didn't you call me? Did you tell her I was here? What was she even doing here?"

"Are you ready for this?" he asked and when Ali nodded, he told her, "She just moved in."

They stared at each other again. No talking and only blinking as if they were processing the information in their head until Alianna started laughing hysterically that people were looking at her thinking she had gone crazy.

Caleb took her hand, dragged her towards the elevators and entered the car as soon as it opened. Once the private elevator closed and the two of them were alone, Ali stopped laughing.

Shaking her head, she looked at the digital control panel of the elevator and watched as they ascended towards the top floor of the building saying, "This is so fûcked up."