After Kason hung up the call, he looked at Catherine.His gaze changed immediately as soon as his eyes met Catherine's. He looked more respectful and humble than before.Before he could speak, two middle-aged men barged into the lobby. They looked anxious.It had attracted everyone's attention. From the uniform of the two officers, it could be seen their ranks were high from the badges on their shoulders.Kason greeted the officers respectfully with a salute. "Inspector, Sir, why are all of you here?"The two officers glared at Kason, expressing their dissatisfaction.The commissioner had called them personally, and the matter seemed urgent. They dared not disobey his order.The two officers looked around and saw Paxton. After confirming he was the one, the inspector approached him and respectfully greeted Paxton."Mr. Duncan, it's a pleasure to meet you. You should have sent your subordinate instead of coming over personally."Paxton glanced at the officer and was still stern
Paxton pulled over the car at the gate of the Swanns.Catherine said nothing during the ride from the police station to the Swanns. She did not intend to ask Branden why he had brought her to this place.She was involved, yet she gave others a feeling that she didn't care about this, like she had nothing to do with it.This was the second time Branden had visited the Swanns. The last time he was there was at Vicente's funeral. He had never thought he would be the one who would bring Catherine back.It made him wonder what Vicente would think if he knew this.The maids did not show much enthusiasm when they saw it was Catherine visiting.The maids were all Rachael's workers and naturally would not be nice to Catherine. One of the maids who talked to Catherine did not even address her as Miss Swann. All she did was ask coldly, "Who are you looking for? Do you know you have to make an appointment to get in?"Facing the maid's attitude, Branden frowned and took Catherine a step back
Johnathan received Dayton's secret message, saying he was taken to the police station.He had a bad premonition and wanted his mother's help.Unexpectedly, he heard the maid mentioning Catherine was back.He was so scared that he dashed into his room and locked himself in it. Catherine might not lay her hands on him in the Swanns' place.Meanwhile, Catherine and Branden were in the living room downstairs.The atmosphere of the living room was strange. Korbin had asked Branden his motive for visiting the Swanns.Branden took a case file from the police station and handed it to Korbin."Mr. Swann, take a look at this!"Korbin was taken aback by it and read through the document seriously.The victim had already been changed to Branden.Korbin was startled by what he saw.He had never expected there would be someone in Casier who would dare to assassinate Branden. That person must be foolish!However, what shocked him most was Branden showing him the information. So, he knew th
Johnathan covered his cheek and looked at his father in disbelief.His father was stern, but he would never slap him in public or scold him when outsiders were around.Yet his father slapped him before his jinxed sister and with Branden and the others around. It was strange.Johnathan wanted to retort after he recovered from his shock, but his father scolded him before he could do so.Korbin stared at Johnathan and cursed like Johnathan was not his son."You bastard! Kneel now!"Johnathan knelt subconsciously after being slapped.Rachael got the news of Catherine visiting their place as soon as Catherine arrived.She immediately headed back home and saw her son kneeling before everyone.She was pissed and questioned without even caring who was around. "What is going on here?"Korbin lifted his head and looked at Rachael coldly and in displeasure.Immediately, Rachael realized something was off.She quickly calmed down and gently said, "Hubby, what's wrong? What did Johnny d
Korbin understood what Paxton meant for sure. Paxton might only be Branden's assistant.However, what he said represented Branden's intention.Korbin did not speak up soon and looked at Rachael instead. He wanted her to settle this matter.Rachael panicked. She did not expect this matter to be so serious.Being imprisoned for ten years would mean her son's life would be doomed.She would never let that happen.Under her husband's instigation, she decided to beg Branden for mercy.The only person who could turn the table was Branden.She put down her arrogance and looked at Branden with a smile."Mr. Duncan, I think this must be a misunderstanding."It was again the same old sentence.Branden did not even look at her. Feeling awkward, Racheal decided to punish her son.She turned around and slapped Johnathan. It was a loud slap as if she was trying to prove something.Johnathan was dumbfounded again. This was the first time his mother had slapped him in his life.Rachael g
As Rachael Lang listened to her husband's changing tone, she instantly grasped the situation. Despite the ups and downs of their many years of marriage, the level of understanding and unspoken communication between them was still intact.She turned and angrily scolded Johnathan Swann, looking like she couldn't believe his recklessness."John, you are such a foolish child. How could you do this? It's bad enough that you're overthinking things, but you went as far as harming your sister, Kathy, as well. She is your sister, and we're family. How could you do this?" rebuked Rachael incredulously.Rachael sternly warned Johnathan, "I'm telling you now, I won't tolerate this incident today. You owe your sister an explanation!"This reprimand even made Paxton Duncan, who was standing nearby, feel uncomfortable. He seemed to understand why Catherine Swann always had that icy and distant demeanor in order to keep everyone at arm's length.Dealing with a family like this would be strang
Korbin Swann looked up, his gaze fixed on Catherine Swann, wondering what kind of trick this girl was planning to play."What do you mean?" he asked.Catherine stared coldly at her father and did not bother to hide her arrogance. "I promised you that I won't let him go to jail. What about your end of the deal?" said Catherine.Korbin had initially thought this was a mere formality, but Catherine was taking it seriously."Don't worry, your brother made a mistake, and I will make sure he pays for it. I'll cut off his pocket money for a whole year and have him reflect in front of your grandfather's memorial tablet," replied Korbin.As Korbin revealed the punishment, all of them who were present had various reactions. Johnathan Swann was about to explode upon hearing that his pocket money would be cut off. Rachael secretly sighed in relief. After all, her husband did care for their son.When it came to matters that could be solved with money, it wasn't a big deal.Upon hearing
Korbin Swann felt that he had already given Catherine Swann enough face. If Branden Duncan weren't present, he would have already taken control of Catherine and taught her a lesson.She needed to learn her place, especially challenging the Swanns.After hearing Korbin's condition, Catherine smiled and fixed her chilly gaze on him. She calmly asked, "Dad, do you think this is a discount store? You keep asking to bargain."Bargaining was beneath Catherine's dignity. She viewed it as a mockery of the situation.Korbin glared at Catherine with anger in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, "Catherine, don't push it too far!"Catherine crossed her arms casually, appearing relaxed but exuding an overwhelming arrogance.Catherine's composure made her seem even more dominant compared to the furious members of the Swanns. The atmosphere in the living room plunged to an icy low, and an intense standoff began between father and daughter.When it seemed the situation was about to escal