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
Today, everyone who came to Class 8 was cautious. As soon as they entered the classroom, they felt a sense of intimidation from a particular position at the back. Starting from Bryan, it radiated in a straight line and shadowed the whole classroom, affecting everyone in it.David was trembling in his seat, constantly praying in his heart. His prayer was not for anything special but for Catherine to arrive quickly. At this point, only Catherine could control Bryan. As long as she appeared, there would be hope for salvation.When people heard footsteps approaching the door, their hopes were ignited. Unfortunately, when the owner of the footsteps entered the classroom, they were disappointed. It wasn't Catherine, but Ronin.Bryan slowly lifted his head. His face turned utterly gloomy the moment he saw Ronin. He glared in Ronin's direction. His cold gaze seemed like he wanted to tear Ronin apart on the spot.David and the other students felt the pressure and didn't dare to look up,
Every time Liana practiced, the music room would be crowded with people. Even though it was just practice, Liana's reputation as a musical prodigy echoed loudly within the school. She had been taking piano lessons since she was young, following famous teachers. She had a beautiful appearance, musical talent, decent academic performance, and an impressive family background."Wow, look at Liana, she's truly a talented girl. We will forever admire her!""Yeah, if I were half as talented as Liana, my mom would be happy!"…Catherine and Ronin happened to pass by the music room. They overheard the conversation between the girls sitting beside them.Ronin's mouth twitched. He rolled his eyes, saying, "Boss, do these people ever think before they speak? Liana is talented? Forget about it."Bryan, who happened to be nearby, glanced at Liana, sitting straight with an elegant posture in front of the piano. In school, Liana could indeed be considered a talented girl. But there were always
Facing Ronin's arrogant question, Elena wasn't afraid at all. She was the young lady of the Leighs, their only daughter, so it was normal for her to be arrogant. Besides, she had people investigate Ronin. He grew up in the countryside and only got into their school because of his exceptional grades. It didn't matter if this countryside kid looked look. She couldn't stand him at all!"Ronin Oconnor, you're just an ignorant country bumpkin, so I don't blame you for being used by others. Listen, we don't want your apology. We need Catherine to apologize to Liana properly. Today, we'll figure out who was more talented!"A country bumpkin?Ronin coldly studied Elena. It seemed that she had no real abilities. He had just casually arranged an identity for himself, and she took it seriously."You want Boss to apologize to you?" He scoffed inwardly. "Who the hell do you think you are?"Catherine looked at Elena's self-righteous expression, wanting to laugh. She didn't know where Elena's
Catherine's sneering eyes were clearly calm. To Liana, they were like two sharp blades scraping down hard on her face, hurting her to the core.She lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Catherine's eyes.Catherine's eyes, as bright as amber, fixed on Liana as if they could see right through her.Liana didn't believe that Catherine knew anything about rhythm. It was most likely that Ronin had secretly told her about it. Liana clenched her teeth and made her decision.When Catherine looked up again, she found that Liana had adjusted herself and was looking at her with a fierce look.But what was the use of being fierce? After all, Catherine was no match for her.Liana's gaze was fixed on Catherine. "Cut the crap, Catherine. If you dare to go up to play a song and gain everyone's favor, then you'll win."Liana was sure that Catherine wouldn't dare to go up because of her guilty conscience.Ronin had long been tired of tolerating Liana. Compared to Audrey, Liana, also