At the Duncans' residence.After hearing about how Branden promised to get engaged to the country girl from the Swanns that came out of nowhere at the Swanns' funeral, Triston Lambert rushed to the Duncans' residence immediately.As the only friend Branden had acknowledged in public, Triston couldn't believe he did not get first-hand news about Branden's love life.How could Triston show his face in Casier in the future?After all, Triston was the only son and heir of the Lamberts.He couldn't afford to embarrass himself like this."Oh, Mr. Duncan, tell me something, okay? Why did you agree to get engaged to the country girl? Even though she is quite good-looking, there are so many good-looking girls in Casier. Why did you pick her?"Branden was reading the company's financial statement while Triston chatted away noisily next to him like an annoying fly.Branden finally put down the document in his hands as he couldn't take it anymore.He turned to look at Triston briefly, his
At dinnertime, the maids led Catherine to the dining room of the Swanns'.She heard that Liana was not in the mood for dinner as she was too angry at Catherine, so Liana was not there at the dinner table.The rest of the Swanns were all there. They were all waiting for Catherine!At Catherine's entrance, Johnathan taunted her rudely and immediately."People from the countryside are so uncivilized. She only came to eat after being asked to for so many times. Does she really think she is the boss of us all?"In the face of Johnathan's taunts, Catherine's face remained indifferent. She turned her head and looked at Johnathan coldly.Her calm eyes shone with bone-chilling coldness.Johnathan was caught off guard at the look of her eyes. He shivered in fear and choked on his food with his mouth still stuffed. He broke into a violent coughing fit then.After coughing a while, Johnathan felt he had coughed so hard that he had almost coughed his organs out.Staring at Catherine from t
Catherine took the contract and took a look at it. A trace of a smile flashed across her charming eyes.Her father was genuinely nice to her. One could tell at a glance that Korbin had set this contract overnight. Every condition was outrageously bossy.If Catherine signed the contract, not only would the Swann Corporation no longer be hers to manage, Korbin would even get to control every word and action of Catherine.Seeing how Catherine flipped through the contract page by page, Korbin's patience wore thin.He didn't think that Catherine could understand the conditions. He heard that she didn't even go to school in the countryside."That's enough, Catherine. You don't have to read so hard into it. Sign now, and I will give you 100 thousand dollars every month as your allowance. You will live a carefree life at the Swanns' residence. You don't have to go back to the countryside anymore!"100 thousand dollars every month?Oh, that was indeed a lot of money for most people.But
In the face of Rachael's and her son's threats, Catherine looked calm. Her expression did not change even a bit.It was as if she had expected all this to happen. Catherine took out another piece of A4 paper neatly folded from her pocket.It was the "Law of Succession" earlier. What was it now?This piece of paper was for Rachael.As Catherine handed the paper to her, Rachael reached out to take it. At a look at it, she almost fainted from anger.[Declaration To Terminate Parent-Child Relationship]The girl was truly ruthless!Catherine looked lightly at Rachael. Compared to how angry Rachael looked with a flushed face, Catherine was clearly much calmer."You are only my biological parents. I will cooperate anytime if you want to terminate your parent-child relationship with me. Leonel gave me this. He said you only need to sign on it!"After speaking to Rachael, Catherine turned her eyes to Johnathan slowly.Her eyes shone with bone-chilling coldness and spookiness, but the
At the Duncans' mansion.In the exquisite and luxurious living room, two men entirely different in character were resting on the sofa.Compared to how Triston was sprawled on the sofa, Branden, who had his laptop on his lap, was sitting upright.Seeing how straight Branden was sitting, Triston couldn't help but shake his head.Some people were born to be other-worldly. One could never understand what these people were thinking.The maid came to report the arrival of a guest."Mr. Duncan, Miss Catherine Swann is here!"Triston jumped up from the sofa at the maid's words and stumbled in front of Branden."Catherine Swann? Isn't that the girl from the Swanns that has just returned from the countryside? Isn't that your fiancée?"Branden glanced at Triston lightly, and Triston shut up immediately at his look.As Triston had stopped babbling, Branden raised his head slowly to look at the maid. "Bring her in!"Seeing that Branden had asked for Catherine to come in, Triston decided
At the Swanns'.It was rare for the Swanns to get up so early. Even Johnathan was awakened by Rachael and was now sitting on the living room sofa with drowsiness.Korbin was also there. He scanned the room and did not see Catherine, so he asked a maid to get Catherine out.Liana was confused and looked at her father with dissatisfaction."Daddy, we can go to Mr. David's party without her. Why should we take that jinx with us?"Ordinarily, Liana and Johnathan could not be patched up and argued with each other for all time. But today was different.With a common enemy, Jonathan could not agree more with Liana's opinion."Dad, Liana is right. That jinx comes from a country place and doesn't know the rules. Didn't you say Mr. David is of great importance to us? What if we take Catherine with us, and she ruins Mr. David's party? If so, our efforts will be in vain!"Mr. David they were talking about was born in Casier and settled down in Mistel with his family when he was young.Yea
Korbin frowned, and his eyes fell on Catherine with displeasure.He thought, "Indeed, this kid doesn't know how to behave herself. She doesn't deserve my love."Catherine, you'd better change into formal dresses. We are not the only family that attends Mr. David's party, and there will be other top and famous families in Casier. I don't want them to point and laugh at you.Catherine was more like a detached observer than the person Korbin was educating."The mouths belong to them. If they want to laugh, they can laugh. I don't care."Korbin was irritated. At his age, apart from Vicente, who had passed away, no one dared to talk to him like that.He was about to get shirty with Catherine, but Catherine spoke first, "If I can't wear this, I won't go to the party."Korbin was blindsided.As Catherine was turning away, Korbin shouted, "Wait!"Catherine whirled around and stared detachedly at him like staring at a stranger.Korbin furrowed his brows and waved at her with resignati
What Catherine saw was a grey-haired elder. He showed up in the garden and was surrounded by people.The other people who caught a glimpse of him would dash forward to him with bright eyes.Even Liana, sitting next to Catherine, was thrilled."Dad, look! Mr. David is here!"Korbin already noticed that. He glanced back at his family members and demanded, "Cheer up, all of you! Come with me. We need to greet Mr. David. Pay attention to your words and behaviors. Be humble."Liana was glowing with pride. She smiled widely and promised, "Dad, don't worry about us. Jonathan and I have been around you since we were kids, and we've attended such parties millions of times. We won't make mistakes. But someone needs to pay more attention to her words and deeds."Everyone knew Liana said so on purpose, and her target was Catherine.However, they did not think Liana's words were inappropriate. They agreed with Liana.Catherine was a girl who returned from the country place not long ago. She