In the afternoon, because of the approaching celebration gala, the students used gym class as a practice class under the arrangement of the gym teacher.Bryan had someone take over the practice room early in the morning. He couldn't wait to take Catherine there, ready to let her feel his efforts these days.After choosing the best viewing position, Bryan carried a stool and placed it before Catherine."Boss, please!"David and the others followed, looking at Bryan expectantly."Bryan, go for it!"Ronin was the last one to enter the door. He just happened to hear the cheers of David and the others. He disdainfully snorted and said sarcastically, "Tsk, tsk... You've only practiced for a few days and are so arrogant. Do you really think you're a genius?"Bryan turned his head slowly sideways, his eyes staring at Ronin with disdain. The atmosphere in the practice room instantly became weird. Inexplicably, there was a kind of tension.After David and the others felt the pressure of
Catherine glanced at the crowd coldly before fixing her icy gaze on Bryan.The moment her gaze landed on him, Bryan reacted swiftly.Bryan stood up abruptly. His handsome face darkened as he looked unfriendly at Elena and the others. He didn't mince words as he said, "You think you can play a couple of tunes and dance a bit, and suddenly you're an expert? And now you want to give others advice? When did it become your turn to instruct me?"Elena blushed deeply at Bryan's blunt taunt. She hadn't expected Bryan to be so harsh.She stomped in frustration and tried to explain herself. She didn't want Bryan to misunderstand her."Bryan, I..."Before she could utter another word, Bryan raised a hand to silence her.The sound of her voice seemed to send shivers down Bryan's spine. Annoyance was written all over his face. Bryan said, "Enough. Just shut up!"After Elena was scolded twice in a row, although she usually had a strong composure, her eyes couldn't help but well up with tears
After speaking, Catherine walked away, and Ronin followed closely behind.As Catherine stood at the doorway, a Murion-made Rolls-Royce suddenly pulled up. It came to a smooth stop right in front of Catherine.Branden, who was in the car, rolled down the window and revealed his handsome face.He tilted his head and looked at Catherine. His eyes were clear and deep, which radiated a lethal charm."Get in."Branden's husky voice came through his parted, thin lips.Ronin, who had caught up, happened to witness this scene. He looked at Branden with disdain.Ronin thought inwardly, "Everyone seemed to be trying to get close to Boss." Ronin was determined not to let the scheming Branden succeed."Boss, I drove here today too. Let me give you a ride back."Catherine agreed to the car ride. Naturally, she had to show him some respect.She had no reason to decline since he was willing to pick her up personally.She turned and glanced at Ronin. Then she said in a soft voice, "No need."
Catherine, who was accompanied by Branden, walked into the Charm Bar. It was the top entertainment venue in Casier.For Catherine, it wasn't her first time here. She knew her way around.Today marked the birthday of Aidan Lane, a close friend of Branden's. Moreover, the Lanes were once a famous wealthy family in Casier.Aidan had settled abroad with his family as the Lanes' overseas business flourished.This year, their business brought them to Casier. And it happened to coincide with his birthday. So, Aidan had gathered a group of friends to celebrate.Even Branden couldn't resist the rare occasion and made a personal appearance at the gathering. He rarely participated in gatherings within the circle.The most luxurious room at the Charm Bar had been reserved for the occasion by Aidan. The people who presented were all his closest friends.As everyone began to arrive, they noticed that Branden had yet to show up. Someone decided to ask Aidan directly.One of them asked, "Aidan
Triston had just received a stern lecture from Branden, and he was finally behaving himself.Now Triston sat obediently beside Aidan. He kept sneaking glances in the direction of Branden.Triston looked at Branden with curiosity. But he didn't dare to size up Branden openly. He could only steal glances cautiously.Although Triston had known for a while that Branden had taken an interest in Catherine, he hadn't expected Branden to take action so swiftly.In Triston's view, Catherine looked incredibly youthful. Branden was quite audacious.Aidan noticed that Triston wasn't touching his drink. Triston just sat there and gritted his teeth. Aidan found it oddly amusing.Aidan poured two glasses of whiskey and handed one to Triston."Mr. Lambert, have a drink."Triston glanced down at the glass and realized it was whiskey. He instantly felt a bit nauseous."Take it away. I don't drink this stuff."Seeing his reaction, Aidan felt curious and couldn't help but tease him.He asked pl
The poker game had just started, and Catherine had no clue about the basic rules. It was Branden who stepped in to give her a crash course.Seeing this scene, Triston and Aidan couldn't help but burst into laughter. Their eyes narrowed in delight.It was said that beginners had beginner's luck. And there was an aura of fortune around them. But when it came to Catherine, that saying didn't work.The first hand of cards that Catherine received made Branden feel bad.It was so chaotic. There was not even a pair in sight. She was entirely reliant on the player before her for decent cards.Unfortunately for Catherine, the player before her was Aidan. He was notorious for tightening the screws on the player after him. Catherine could hardly manage to get good cards from his hand.Instead of having Catherine wait for good cards from his hand, it might be quicker for Catherine to rely on her luck to win.In the first round, Catherine lost, and Triston won.In the second round, Catherin
A complete poker set consists of 54 cards, which was not difficult to remember. But if one wanted to remember the position of each card while shuffling and what was in each player's hand, it would be impossible.Even if one could remember the entire sequence of the cards and knew what cards the opponents were holding and what cards were yet to be drawn, it still didn't guarantee a win.Poker was not only about skills but also about human nature.Everyone who played poker had their preferences to some extent. Remembering the opponent's preferences and knowing what combo they liked to win was tough.Triston looked at Catherine in astonishment, his eyes almost popping out of his head. "Catherine, looks like you're pretending to be a noob. You're making fun of us, aren't you?"Catherine raised an eyebrow and looked at him with a cold gaze, her tone devoid of warmth. "Is it necessary for me to do that to you?"Her arrogant and self-important attitude made Triston's face turn red with
Aidan, who thought Triston was inexperienced and easily surprised, was proven wrong.He stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment as he looked at everyone. "Oh my god, what kind of barbecue is this? It's so delicious! The sauce is so good, and the meat is so tasty!"His mouth was already swollen from the spiciness, but he continued to enjoy the barbecue without any intention of stopping.Ronin snorted in disdain. He didn't need anybody to praise him. The barbecue sauce he made was award-winning. Besides, it was Catherine's favorite.He had spent over a month learning from a cuisine master, working hard just to obtain this secret recipe. Then, he carefully modified it according to Catherine's taste, resulting in the amazing flavor they were enjoying today.The aroma of the barbecue filled the air, and the surroundings were permeated with its scent.The more Triston ate, the more comfortable he became. He looked at Catherine with admiration in his eyes."Catherine, if yo