Korbin's reaction was just what Liana wanted. She had been unhappy about Korbin's indulgence of Catherine. Although Liana's mother told her it was a stall tactic, she still felt unhappy. Now, she just wanted to find fault with Catherine so that her dad could punish Catherine. This way, she would feel better.She thought about it and looked askance at Catherine."Daddy, you know what? Last night, someone sneaked out of home. I really wonder what she did. I thought a country girl would behave well. Unexpectedly, she turns out to be so untamed. Our family is not a small family. If she was photographed by some ill-intentioned journalists, who knows what kind of scandal our family would be involved in? "By then, we would be really in big trouble!"After saying that, Liana darted an angry look at Catherine to pour out her disgruntlement.However, Catherine did not panic at all. Instead, she stood in situ composedly, her hands deep in her pockets. She looked straight ahead coldly as
Liana's words just put Audrey in a very awkward situation. Audrey was sitting in situ on pins and needles. With one glance, Catherine recognized what Audrey was thinking. After all, Audrey was a weak person. Even though she was bullied like this, she could still swallow the insult despite her rage.Catherine put her hands into her pockets and looked coldly at Liana. Her seemingly composed and yet domineering demeanor just rendered the atmosphere even cooler. Three seconds later, she said in an aloof voice, "Even though she has been expelled from the Swanns, so what? She still has the blood of the Swanns in her body. And she is the eldest daughter of the Swanns."The rich always stressed seniority. Back then, Audrey was expelled from the Swanns because of a man. It was a total disgrace to the Swanns. However, she was the eldest daughter of the Swanns, after all. Otherwise, Korbin would not let her enter their home.Faced with the whole family's gaze, Korbin had to be even-hande
Audrey dragged Catherine to the room where Vicente's photo was. In this room, not only was Vicente's photo placed here, but also those of other ancestors of the Swanns were kept in this room.Catherine stood aside and watched indifferently as Audrey went forward and bowed to Vicente's photo with great reverence. Catherine found it a bit difficult to see through Audrey's mind. The way she saw it, Audrey was an unfavored daughter of the Swanns. Supposedly, Audrey should hate or even resent the Swanns, but Catherine did not find that Audrey thought this way.After lighting a candle for Vicente, Audrey turned around and looked at Catherine. There was a faint smile in Audrey's composed eyes. Her eyes were quite warm."Catherine, actually, sometimes, I sort of envy you!" Audrey said. Catherine slowly raised her head with indifference and alienation in her eyes. There was no trace of family affection in her big bright eyes. She asked, "Why do you envy me? Because I am regarded as the b
Catherine had pushed open the door and gone inside. She paid no heed to Audrey's astonishment. Catherine's countenance did not change a bit at all. Catherine designed the study's door lock when she was twelve years old. Even Vicente's iris was also registered by her. It was not surprising that she could open the door. Watching Catherine swagger inside, Audrey, who had been curious about the study for a long time, was also intrigued.Due to Vicente's previous order, she did not dare to enter the room. She hovered at the door and hesitated for a long time, making constant mental struggles. Catherine was in the room for a while. When she noticed that Audrey was still standing at the door, she knitted her brows in confusion. "Why don't you come in?"A trace of embarrassment showed on Audrey's face. She said carefully, "Grandpa said without his order, no one was allowed to enter this study!"Catherine did not expect Audrey to say that!Why would she obey Vicente's order so sub
Rachael stared at her daughter's angry face. Liana looked similar in appearance to the young version of Rachael, which just reminded Rachael of her past all at once. Rachael could not help giving a smile. "You just can't keep composure. Do you remember what I taught you before? I asked you to keep your eyes open and observe more.""Can't you see that your daddy is deliberately partial to that bane? Anyway, she is the nominal heiress of the Swanns. It won't do us any good if we fall out with her. However, as long as we put up with her for three months, the Swanns' assets will come back to us. By then, you won't need to do anything. Your daddy will give her a hard time!"Due to Rachael's words, Liana finally had a faint smile on her initially unhappy face. She thought about it and then looked at Rachael complacently. "Mommy, you're right. But I'll be able to have my revenge more or less in less than three months. Next Monday, Catherine will go to school. By then, she will know what I
"Kathy, you know what..."Since they left the study, Audrey had been following Catherine, babbling on and on. Mainly, she kept calling Catherine Kathy. Audrey's nagging just pissed Catherine off. Catherine turned around and pressed her hand against the wall to fix Audrey in the corner.Audrey and Catherine were sisters, but Audrey was about four inches shorter than the latter. Thus, Catherine had to lower her head when she looked at Audrey. Catherine slightly knitted her brows, showing two faint wrinkles on her face. She darted a cold glance at Audrey and asked sternly, "What did you call me?"Somehow, Audrey suddenly felt that Catherine looked so masterful and intimidating. She couldn't help shuddering all over in fear. She raised her head to look at Catherine gingerly and said discreetly, "I called you Kathy."Instantly, Catherine's brows were heavily furrowed. She gazed at Audrey impatiently. "Don't call me that way!" Catherine snapped. "Why? Kathy..." Audrey subconsci
At Duncan Corporation.In the office on the top floor, Paxton gave Branden the information he had just gotten.Branden knew it was Paxton without looking up. He could even guess what Paxton was here for.Branden's expression didn't change at all. He didn't even move his eyes.Branden parted his lips, looking emotionless and cold as he said lightly, "News from Hacker Alliance?"Paxton was caught off guard. He didn't expect his boss to have known by guessing so accurately. After all, Paxton had only gotten the information a few minutes ago."Yes, Mr. Duncan.""Hacker Alliance has agreed to meet with us. The meeting is set for eight o'clock tonight."The news left Branden frowning lightly. Despite having guessed that Hacker Alliance would agree to meet, Branden didn't expect them to set the time so close. Did Hacker Alliance mean to leave the Duncans no time to prepare?Seeing Branden's face had darkened, Paxton's brows furrowed too.In his eyes, this matter could not be handled
After entering the room, Joseph put the safe he had been carrying on the table.Joseph looked coldly ahead and made such a strong presence that intimidated others when he entered the room."Mr. Duncan, this is the chip Hacker Alliance has just developed. We can sell it to you at the original price and give your company exclusive use for a year. But you must promise to give us 30 percent of the development project shares."Apart from looking at Joseph once when he came into the room, Branden did not look at him again.After hearing Joseph's condition, Branden turned to look at him slowly.On his handsome face, his deep eyes looked cold and bottomless.Just a look from him was enough to make Joseph's heart skip a beat, even though he was usually bold.Branden was too horrible. He was even scarier than Joseph's Boss.Branden's fingers moved slightly on his knee, and Paxton knew what he meant immediately.Paxton looked up at Joseph with the same cold and expressionless face."My