Yesenia was not dumb. How could a girl born into the Duncans and raised by Karl be foolish? With Bryan taking care of her and playing with her, how could she be anything but astute?She was just too young, so there were things she didn't really understand yet.When she encountered more shrewd people, it was easy for her to get lost. Moreover, she was born into a wealthy family and had been showered with love and affection. Naturally, she became arrogant and overbearing.After receiving some advice from Triston, Yesenia began to awaken to realizations."Could it be that I have truly misunderstood Catherine?"Is it possible that Catherine is not as despicable as I imagine?"Uncle Branden is not an ordinary person. Any evil person would have to reveal their true colors before him and obediently await punishment."Since Catherine has gained the recognition of Uncle Branden and is respected by Bryan, she must have some exceptional qualities," said she inwardly.Yesenia glanced bac
Branden pulled Catherine's hand and placed it inside his pocket with the excuse that her hand was too cold.Triston and the others could not bear to witness the scene any longer. They came here for vacation, not to see someone show off love.Therefore, Triston spoke up fearlessly. "Mr. Duncan, since we have nothing better to do, how about a game?"They were playing billiards. Catherine and Branden were standing nearby. Their aura was so strong that the players could hardly concentrate on their game.Branden raised his eyebrows."Are you sure?"Triston grinned, knowing that he was literally courting humiliation."If Branden is joining the game, how could I have a chance to beat him? I'll just be completely dominated," thought he.Just as Triston was hesitating, Loraine appeared again. She walked up to him with a beaming smile on her face."Mr. Lambert, since you know you're no match for Mr. Duncan, why don't I play with you instead?"Triston's heart skipped a beat, and he thou
Unlike Loraine, Catherine did not go directly to the billiard table. Instead, she turned her head and looked at Branden standing beside her."Please, explain the rules to me."The people around were all shocked when they heard Catherine say this."Doesn't she know how to play it yet?"How dare she agree to participate in such a high-stakes event without understanding the rules?"Should I praise her bravery and courage or just call her a young and fearless newbie?" thought they.Loraine fixed her gaze in the direction of Catherine with a hint of coldness in the corner of her mouth."How dare she bet against me without any knowledge about billiard? She's biting off more than she can chew," said Loraine inwardly.Compared to the astonishment and ridicule of others, Branden's gaze at Catherine was much more meaningful.On that stunning face that looked like a sculpture, his eyes sparkled like gemstones as he smiled at Catherine. "This girl really has some guts!" he thought.He ex
Mixed emotions plagued Loraine. She had probably never been so embarrassed in her entire life.She glared at Catherine and forcefully slammed the pool cue she held onto the table.Loraine decided to endure it.She gritted her teeth and kept her temper."Miss Swann, congratulations!"Triston and the others were genuinely impressed by Loraine's composure. They thought she was indeed something.But Catherine was even more formidable. She surprised them every time.Catherine stared at Loraine with a faint smile.She enjoyed seeing Loraine being helpless while consumed with intense hatred."Miss Sanford, thank you for your generosity," Catherine said.After that, Catherine waved to Grayson, who stood behind her.Grayson instantly understood and smiled at Loraine. "Miss Sanford, thanks to you, I am now the largest shareholder of this resort."Originally, the three of them had been partners. Grayson owned a thirty percent stake. The majority shareholder was Grayson's wealthy frien
A few seconds later, Yesenia realized that everyone was giving her a strange look.She awkwardly smiled and said, "I'm just a gaming enthusiast."Afterward, she focused entirely on Catherine.Earlier, she had been dismissive of Catherine, but now, she had no reservations. She sat right next to Catherine.If Catherine's presence weren't so commanding, Yesenia might have even snuggled up to Catherine.Yesenia stared at Catherine with admiration and asked, "Oh, my God. How did you make that shot earlier? I didn't see you use a scope, so how did you hit your target?"Yesenia estimated that the distance was at least two to three hundred yards. But Catherine had managed to take down an opponent's level-two helmet with a single shot, all without using a scope.Such skill was terrifying.If Yesenia hadn't witnessed it firsthand by Catherine's side, she would have suspected that Catherine was using cheats or hacks.Upon hearing Yesenia's question, Ronin coldly snorted with disdain. He
At first, Yesenia had shown disdain for Catherine and even called her a jinx. However, she had now transformed into a devoted follower. She stuck closely to Catherine's side, even more so than Branden did.Branden and Triston had gone to discuss some business matters. Branden had intended to take Catherine with him. However, Catherine firmly declined.She showed no interest in boring business discussions.So, Catherine remained in place to rest, while Bryan and Ronin were pulled away. This left only Yesenia, who clung to Catherine relentlessly."Catherine, will you play a game with me? I really want to experience what it's like to be guided by someone!" Yesenia pleaded with eagerness as she looked at Catherine. In her eyes, Catherine was an unattainable character and a top-tier gamer.Yesenia was accustomed to leading others and raising their ranks in games. It was her first time begging someone to guide her in games.Considering Catherine's stature, it was natural to make such a
Originally, the group had planned to spend the night at Grayson's villa, but Ronin had some last-minute business to attend to and needed to leave early.Catherine found it a bit boring and decided to leave early as well.When she suggested it, Branden wouldn't refuse.The two most important people were leaving, and the others also found it uninteresting and decided to leave.So they all naturally dispersed.Bryan had originally intended to take Yesenia home. But as Yesenia saw Catherine left with Branden in his car, she insisted on going with them.In front of her idol, Yesenia didn't even fear her scary uncle.She directly let go of Bryan's hand and rushed over to Catherine. Then she smiled sweetly at Branden, who was standing by Catherine."Branden, I know you're going to drive Catherine home. I want to go with you. After you drop off Catherine, I'll go back with you."Yesenia had planned everything, even what she wanted to learn from Catherine during the drive.Unfortunate
Initially, Catherine thought that Branden would be a terrible cook like Audrey.After all, considering the Duncans' reputation, Branden probably didn't even know the location of the kitchen of the Duncans' since he was a child.However, to Catherine's surprise, not long after, a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen. It instantly aroused Catherine's appetite.She didn't feel hungry before. Now, she caught a whiff of that aroma and immediately found herself struggling to suppress her hunger.Though Catherine's footsteps were barely audible, Branden still sensed them.He instinctively turned around and saw Catherine standing behind him.Branden's handsome face instantly softened, and his deep voice became more attractive as he asked, "What's up?"Catherine didn't hesitate and bluntly stated her purpose. She said, "I'm hungry."He smiled and gently stared at Catherine with his dark eyes. "It'll be ready in a moment. Go wait outside. It's pretty smoky in here."Catherine considered o