The competition officially began. Because it was the preliminary rounds, it was relatively simple.Each team had five to ten minutes of performance time. After ten minutes, the music would automatically stop, signaling their time was over.After the sixth team finished their performance, Ronin still did not intend to wake Catherine. When Bryan saw that, he became a little anxious.He reached out to push Ronin, who was playing games on his phone and said in a low voice, "Stop playing. It's almost our turn to go backstage and prepare."The ninth and tenth team was eagerly awaiting their turn to perform. However, being the eighth team, they were still behaving in an unhurried manner. The lead singer was still sleeping!Ronin looked at Bryan disdainfully. "What's the hurry? It's not as if you're rushing to meet your end."Bryan's temper sparked upon hearing his words. He wanted to charge toward Ronin and fight him.However, it was almost their turn to perform, so Bryan could only gi
Catherine suddenly looked up. Her original cold gaze had a devilish look in it now. She curled her lips and chuckled lowly. Catherine was enchanting and mesmerizing, yet giving off a creepy vibe."So, are you envious or jealous of me?" Catherine asked.Bryan was, without a doubt, an outstanding man. The same goes for Ronin, who got first place in the National Olympiad and was granted special admission to Loyalty Academy.Both boys had different looks and demeanor, but both were giants among men. Few people were on par with them.Any girl would be green with envy to have such boys defending her.Upon hearing that, Emma was fuming. She seemed like a mouse with its tail stepped on, and hair bristled with rage.Her oval eyes widened in anger as she glowered at Catherine. "Do you think everyone is the same as you? I am Emma Hazel. Do I even have a reason to be jealous of you?"Catherine scoffed coldly. Following that, she lifted her brows and looked up. There was a look of mild displ
The audience at the venue and those watching the livestream online were looking at Grayson intently.They were eagerly waiting to hear Grayson's comment on this group.Many people were hoping that Grayson would criticize Catherine's group severely. After all, he did not even watch their performance, so he must be very dissatisfied.Or perhaps, because of the scandal, Grayson wanted to avoid having too much interaction with Catherine.No matter the reason, it would still be a trending topic.All eyes were on him. Grayson picked up the microphone.Faced with the host's direct question, Grayson did not immediately speak but turned his scoreboard around so everyone could see.On that A4 size whiteboard, he had written ten points.When they saw this number, everyone screamed.Eight groups had performed thus far, but this was the first group Grayson had given full marks.Amid everyone's surprise, Grayson slowly spoke, and his low and mesmerizing voice filled the air."It's not tha
Everyone was excited, and the comments flooded the screen.The comments:[How could Catherine be so arrogant?][Even Peerless Grayson is so humble. How dare she be so smug! Who does she think she is?][Her singing is fine, but she is too insensible!][Peerless Grayson isn't angry about it. He is so well brought up. I'm sure he is sad deep down.]The comments mainly were nasty comments about Catherine's behavior.They were condemning her and, at the same time, paying attention to Grayson's reactions.Since Catherine spoke, Grayson's gaze had never left her. He had been paying attention to Catherine's expressions and movements.He held the microphone and smiled gently as he stared at Catherine affectionately."Really? Do you think I can do anything to improve it?"The smile on his face was sincere. So, many of his fans were mesmerized by it.That smile of his was pleasant to watch.Catherine looked at Grayson, smiling, and nodded silently.It might just be a simple nod, but
"Brat, don't push it!"Sean raised his leg and kicked the chair Erick sat on.Erick turned around and glared at Sean with his cold and sharp gaze as if he would skin Sean alive if he could.Even someone ruthless like Sean was taken aback by that look.Erick might look weak and thin, but he was like a wolf pup. He could be fierce and ruthless if he were provoked.Sean would never risk his safety to deal with someone like Erick unless necessary.Since he could not deal with Eric the hard way, he could only negotiate with him."Hey, although Catherine did sing well, aren't you bored listening to the cuts of her singing hundreds of times? Can you please play something else?"Erick had gotten the information from somewhere that Catherine was joining the competition on a live broadcast show.So, he woke up early and sat before the television, waiting for Catherine's turn to perform.After Catherine performed, he closed the live broadcast and cropped the part where Cathrine sang, pl
Catherine had just turned into the street before her when Joseph's car pulled over before her.Joseph exited his car and stood before Catherine, reporting everything he had investigated to her."Boss, I have received information Korbin had ordered the Swanns' secret bodyguards. His target is the black market.Just like the other families, the Swanns had their secret bodyguards.Vicente had been holding the power to order them. Then, part of the power was passed down to Korbin, but no one knew the real boss of those bodyguards was Catherine.Before Vicente passed away, he had handed over the power to control the secret bodyguards to Catherine.Vicente might have written her name as the heir, but it did not mean she could inherit it.Recently, the Swanns' market price has been rising. Moreover, the deadline for Korbin and Catherine's bet was approaching.Catherine was about to win the bet, so Korbin was about to make a move.He had to quickly root his powers in Oceanvile and mov
Catherine glanced at Joseph. Immediately, Joseph got Catherine's order without her needing to speak."Boss, I'll look for him!""Wait!" Sean quickly stopped Joseph.Then, he stopped fooling around and looked at Catherine seriously. "What is going on?"Catherine glanced at him coldly.She did not even need to say anything. Her cold gaze was enough to run a chill down Sean's spine.Standing behind Catherine, Joseph said, "The Swanns' secret bodyguards had been sent out to take Erick out of the black market. Erick must be with them now."Sean finally understood why Catherine would visit the black market suddenly, bringing Joseph with her.So, she had received the news and was there to protect Erick.Sean was displeased, and his temperament changed. His gaze turned cold."That bunch of bastards! I am still here, yet they came and took away Erick just like that? Looks like I have not been active lately, making them forget how ruthless I have been!"After scolding those people, he
The next day, Ronin brought Sean to Catherine.Catherine was leaning on the chair with her legs on the coffee table.She looked like a boss instead of a lady, casual and carefree.Sean stood before Catherine. The handsome young man looked pale and looked haggard. He looked like a prince in distress.His dark circles were noticeable for a fair-skinned man when he stayed late. He looked like a panda.Sean looked at Catherine, who seemed lazy and carefree. He felt his heart hammering. He was in trouble this time and had dug a grave for himself.After hesitating momentarily, Sean still did not know how to tell Catherine about that.He had never been so embarrassed before.After waiting for some time and getting no answer, Catherine lifted her head expressionlessly and looked at Sean.Only a glance from her, the rumored ruthless and heartless black market boss knelt before her.He finally understood why those men in the base were so afraid of an underage girl.She was the boss, a
In the end, Branden couldn't stand it anymore. He took the initiative to snatch Catherine back, only then did the scene come under control.Now, no one dared to continue touching Catherine's belly.Once he snatched Catherine back, he held her tightly in his arms and prevented anyone from touching her. He thought in his mind, "Since these people like this brat so much, I'll just give the brat to them when Catherine gives birth. Saves one more person from sharing my wife with me."Triston smiled and watched the crowd as the birthday party began exactly as it should.The big screen began to show all the images of Audrey from her debut until now that were outstanding or worthy of recording. Some of the images weren't even in Audrey's possession, but Triston had found them and made a video of them.As the images flashed by, Audrey's tears couldn't help but fall from her face. She cried not only because she remembered the hardships she had endured in showbiz for many years, but also bec
Since Triston brought Audrey to meet his family, he had worked non-stop to put their marriage on the agenda.Audrey was a popular actress, and to not affect her career, Triston chose to propose in a low-key manner.Triston arranged a party on Audrey's birthday and invited many of Audrey's friends.Audrey originally thought Triston was too high-profile, but Triston insisted. "I didn't participate in so many of your past birthdays. I finally have a chance to participate this time."He persuaded Audrey repeatedly. Audrey couldn't resist him and could only agree to let him arrange the party.Luckily, he only invited Audrey's close friends and did not send out invitations widely, so she could take this opportunity to have a gathering of friends.Audrey was surprised to see Catherine when she arrived.Catherine was now eight months pregnant. Normally, she would be rejected by Branden if she wanted to visit Catherine.Branden was now very careful with Catherine every day, and Audrey w
Sure enough, only after Audrey said those words, Willa's face completely darkened.Seeing that Willa was about to explode, suddenly...Triston applauded happily, which instantly attracted the crowd's attention.Triston calmly met everyone's gaze and looked at Audrey gently. "Good. You're worthy of being the woman I love. I'm most annoyed with those women who stay at home day in and day out and like to gossip when they have nothing else to do. You have your own career and I'm very supportive of that."Triston said this with a proud look on his face and raised his eyebrows at Audrey, full of smugness.Willa's face instantly turned gloomy.Her son had demeaned her by calling her a gossipy woman just to please another woman, and it made her furious.Egbert kind of realized that his son was totally in love with Audrey. He thought it was good because Triston used to be a playboy and was always surrounded by messy women. At that time, he was really worried that Triston would marry an u
Although Audrey was born into a wealthy family, Triston's mother, Willa Lambert, had always been prejudiced against showbiz and therefore did not approve of Triston's pursuit of Audrey.In Willa's opinion, female celebrities in the showbiz industry had always appeared in public, which was not like the demeanor of a lady from a wealthy family.It was only after learning that Audrey and Triston might be together that she eagerly introduced Triston to girls in the first place. She didn't realize that after all this time, her son still hadn't given up on Audrey, and this was the first time she'd seen her son so attached to a girl.If it weren't for that, she wouldn't agree to appear at today's dinner party now.Triston led Audrey into the door, and everyone from the Lamberts had already arrived.The scene of everyone sitting in the private room made Audrey feel a bit guilty. She looked guiltily at the crowd and whispered, "I'm sorry. I'm late."Triston's father, Egbert Lambert, had a
Audrey never expected to be so suddenly arranged to meet Triston's family.She couldn't react when Triston talked to her about it. Looking at Triston with disbelief in her eyes, she said, "Pardon me?"Triston's handsome face carried a gentle smile. "I've inquired with Kim. You don't have any work arrangements since this afternoon, and you can also take a day off tomorrow. It's just right for us to have dinner together in the evening."Audrey frowned and asked inwardly, "Is that what I care about?"What she cared about was who Triston had just said she would have dinner with tonight. "Why are you suddenly asking your family to have dinner with me?"The Swanns and the Lamberts were both in Casier and they were also considered to be friends. For Triston's family, although Audrey was not familiar with them, she had seen them at major parties.But in the past, they used to meet as ordinary friends.Now that she and Triston were in a relationship, his sudden proposal to take her to di
Audrey hesitated for a moment but still answered the phone with a nervous heart.She believed that Catherine definitely had a way to get her to answer the phone, but things would be troublesome if she made Catherine take her actions.She put her phone to her ear and inquired in a low voice, "Morning, Kathy. What's the matter?"Catherine's voice remained as cold as ever, without any emotion. "Tell me, what is it that you haven't told me?"Audrey had already figured out a strategy to deal with it and how to excuse herself, but as soon as she answered the phone, Catherine asked her so directly, which made her suddenly unable to react.Audrey had no choice but to tell Catherine the truth.After listening to her trembling narration, Catherine only asked coldly, "Are you sure you want him to be your boyfriend?"Audrey was a bit hesitant. Everyone blessed her and Triston after they found out they were together again, but Catherine was the only one who asked her to calm down and think i
Faced with Triston's questioning, Ronin looked arrogant. "Catherine and Audrey are sisters, so Audrey is my sister. You can bully anyone, but you can't bully her. Or else, we can't even be friends."Ronin's words sounded childish, but there was seriousness inside his eyes when he said those words. He grew up with Catherine and regarded Catherine as his most important family member. To him, Catherine's sister was his sister.After listening to Ronin's words, Triston faintly laughed out. "I see."Ronin thought that Triston didn't take his words to heart, and immediately felt a burning anger. "What do you mean? You don't understand my warning, do you?""Easy!" Triston gestured for him to calm down, then said calmly, "Even death row inmates have a chance to explain, right? You should at least hear me out.""Hmph!" Ronin snorted disdainfully. He secretly thought in his heart, "If Triston says any more asshole words, I'll definitely not show him any respect."Triston put away that cyni
They had an appointment at a recreational manor, a new property Zobber had just bought. Zobber had invited them to come along for the experience.Since Catherine's pregnancy, the entire Hacker Alliance had had much leisure time. Even though there was less to do, they had earned no less money and were basically in a dominant position.Zobber enjoyed the current situation too much becasue there was still money to be made easily. They might only have one business per year, but the profit from this business was already enough for them to spend for a year.After wandering around with her friends, Zobber excitedly looked at everyone. "How about this place? It's not bad, right? I bought it at a high price!"This was Casier, and Triston was aware of any changes in the real estate industry.He had indeed received the news when Zobber auctioned off the manor, and he also knew that Zobber had given an above-market price to take the land. But he knew that Zobber had plenty of money. It was fi
Since that dinner, Audrey had been in a special kind of relationship with Triston.Although they didn't make it clear, Triston could feel that Audrey had slowly accepted him.The number of times they met increased, and most of Audrey's work this year was in Casier.Whenever Triston had free time, he would stay alongside Audrey.Whether on set or during recording sessions, one could always catch a glimpse of Triston.Everyone kind of knew deep down that Triston was the man behind Audrey.But nobody ever exposed this whole thing, mainly because of Triston's identity.Neither he nor Audrey wanted too much attention paid to their relationship right now. If he didn't spill the beans, who else would dare to report on it?Besides, the reason Audrey and Triston's dating didn't cause much jealousy was they were a good match.Among the Four Noble Families in Casier, the Lamberts and the Swanns each held a seat, and the Swanns' power was not weaker than the Lamberts.Plus, now that Cath