An hour passed, and three small fish were already inside the fishing basket.It was enough for a meal for two, and now it was a race against time.Branden quickly caught the fish, cleaned them, stuck them on a branch, and put them on the self-made roasting rack.Looking at the man's skillful movements, Catherine finally realized why the man was so good at cooking.It seemed that he had gotten a lot of outdoor training!Watching the man's bold behavior of building a fire, Catherine curiously surveyed him. "Isn't he worried about being discovered?" she thought.The fire smoke would surely expose their location.Those in the other teams were all capable fighters. If they sneaked into the neighborhood and surrounded them together, she couldn't be sure that she and Branden would be a match for so many people.Catherine had doubts in her mind but didn't show a single sign of dissent.Branden patiently picked off the bones of the grilled fish and handed it to Catherine."Have some o
Catherine looked around for a while and finally located Branden.The location of his ambush was very well hidden. If she hadn't been standing high above the ground and Branden had shot first, she wouldn't have been able to find him.Standing high, Catherine could also tell that the team below was preparing to evacuate.Unfortunately, it was too late!The feast of carnage belonging to Branden was about to begin!After Branden pulled the trigger a second time, Catherine also made her move.Like a competition, she and Branden fought for points in this small, dense forest.They weren't competing against another team. Instead, they were competing against each other.The broadcast on the screen shocked everyone in this battle.[Anon beats the member of Team 3, +1 point.][0399 beats the member of Team 2, +1 point.][Anon beats the member of Team 4, +1 point.]...The broadcast on the screen was constantly updated, and wailing filled the dense forest. As one after another team me
"What's there to regret about trading your life for a chance?"Branden cocked his brows and looked at Catherine with a smile.He didn't care, so why was she worried?Catherine threw the things in her hands away, leaned back and was about to get some rest.Conditions were limited in the dense forest, and Catherine wasn't fussy, so she could rest just by leaning against a rock.Just as she was about to lie down, Branden stretched out his long arm and pulled Catherine up in an embrace."Here you go. You'll be more comfortable like this."Catherine didn't refuse. She adjusted to a comfortable position in Branden's arms and began to rest.Everyone's stamina was limited, and the battle had already tired them out.Now that their team was in the top three of the leaderboard, a little rest and full preparation for the night's competition was the best thing they could do.The place Branden chose was very well hidden. Resting peacefully here for a few hours would not be a problem.Bran
Ten minutes later, Cory and Francis, who had been waiting outside, realized that Carlo hadn't emerged from the cave yet. They knew that something must be wrong.The strangest thing was that they were guarding the entrance of the cave, but they didn't hear any movement from inside.With Carlo's ability, even if the other party was a powerful expert, he would be able to send them a final signal at a critical moment. There was no way he could just disappear without a trace.Francis and Cory glanced at each other, and the perennial tacit understanding made the two of them understand each other's intentions.Inside, the cave was dimly lit, and the air was humid.The cave was a natural treasure place in the dense forest, easy to defend and hard to attack.In order not to let the people inside the cave discover their presence, Francis and Cory chose to climb in slowly along the steep walls of the cave.The cave was quiet inside. It was so quiet that even their breathing could be heard
In the face of Branden's inquiry, Catherine casually glanced at him and gave a cold reply."Wait until you survive the remaining week!"The implicit meaning was that if he couldn't even endure the training camp, then there would be no chance for anything else.Branden silently chuckled.What else could he do? He had offended her back then due to his ignorance.Now, it was generous of Catherine to give him a chance. If he didn't cherish it, he would probably not even have the opportunity to meet her again."Rest for a while. I'll head out!"After saying that, Branden stood up and left the room.Everyone had their own private space. As the head of the Duncans, Branden had countless matters waiting for him to handle every day.Catherine didn't find it strange at all that he left. She continued to play games, not worrying that the other trainees outside would slack off because she wasn't there. The people she wanted to train had to be the cream of the crop. If they lacked self-c
The old doctor gestured at Branden's thigh and then looked at Catherine with a serious expression, giving an explanation."The worst-case scenario is the complete paralysis of the lower body!"Upon hearing this result, Catherine, who was usually calm, couldn't help but frown.Complete paralysis of the lower body? That was equivalent to being crippled!She was one hundred percent sure that Branden would never accept this outcome.After hearing the doctor's explanation of the worst-case scenario, Catherine pushed open the door of the examination room and walked out.Paxton immediately approached, but Catherine kept walking, giving him a sidelong glance.With just one glance, Paxton immediately stopped in his tracks, not daring to approach any further.Unable to follow her, Paxton had no choice but to go in and ask the doctors about Branden's condition.Branden's condition was more complicated than the doctors had imagined, mainly because the previous medications were tested in a
Catherine's cold and stern attitude was unbearable for the Duncan trio.Francis stood frozen in place, staring at Catherine with a puzzled expression.Carlo was not as composed as Francis. Unable to tolerate Catherine's indifference, he erupted in anger."Francis, let's just withdraw from the competition and ignore this heartless woman."After expressing his thoughts, he felt that it was still not enough. When he thought about Catherine's attitude, a nameless fit of anger surged within him."You're a heartless creature! If it wasn't for our boss trying to please you, would he have suffered so much? Now that he is in trouble, we just want to save him. We don't even need your help. We just want you to let us go, but you refuse. You hold a grudge against him and want him dead, don't you?""Humph..." Catherine sneered. The look in her eyes was as sharp as a honed blade shooting toward Carlo."You know me well. You're right. I want to torment him!"For Carlo, Branden was not only hi
Outside the ward, Paxton had almost brought all the medical experts from the laboratory, and they were in the midst of a consultation. Branden was still in a comatose state and had not woken up yet. No one knew the reason behind this coma or what method could be used to wake him up.Another hour passed, but there was still no sign of any recovery. In a state of panic, Paxton reached for the gun at his waist, preparing to rush in. His subordinates quickly held him back, saying, "Paxton, don't be hasty!"While Paxton could remain calm in other situations, he couldn't calm down when his invincible boss encountered a problem. Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, his emotions were no longer stable.Suddenly, a cold voice disrupted the chaos. "What are you doing here?" Everyone turned around and saw Catherine walking towards them with an arrogant stride. Paxton, already enraged, saw Catherine's arrival as an outlet for his anger. He charged at her directly, angrily asking,