When Catherine received a message from Kim, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.Her sister was actually making progress.Branden happened to witness this scene when he came out.Seeing her rare smile, he asked, "What's making you so happy?"Catherine raised her phone and waved it at him. "Rachael tried to borrow money from Audrey and got rejected."Understanding her meaning, Branden smirked."Under your guidance, she is showing good judgment."Catherine gave him a disdainful glance.Afterward, she called the hospital.Korbin could use any medication he needed.However, he must pay for the non-essential expenses.It wasn't that Catherine placed great importance on this matter. She considered it helping Audrey.Once Catherine was done, Branden sat beside her and reached out to lift her up."I heard you're starting college early this year. Shall I take you to Loxton next month?"The meteorological department announced that this year's peak temperatures would arrive ea
Rachael couldn't get any money from Audrey, and Audrey's phone was always busy.Rachael had to go to Liana to ask her to figure out a way to get the money."Liana, don't you still have the fund your grandpa left you? Take some out!" Rachael urged.Liana's face immediately darkened after she heard this.She didn't have much in her savings, and she needed that money for her future tuition and living expenses.How could she take it out when she couldn't even cover her own needs?However, Rachael could casually buy a handbag worth the price of a whole house. Liana wondered why Rachael didn't use that to help her father.Since Audrey didn't want to pay the money, Liana decided to take some extreme measures."Mom, Audrey wants to be a star, right? Since she's not willing to pay, we can expose her for not supporting her parents and see how she fares in the industry!"Rachael looked at her daughter in astonishment. She never expected Liana to have such a thought."Liana, you can't do
In the blink of an eye, it was the first day of school.Audrey had taken a leave from her acting job early in the morning and had Kim arrange the schedule for her. She planned to accompany Catherine to Styre University in Loxton.Ever since she knew that Catherine had been accepted to Styre University, Audrey couldn't stop smiling.On the way, she kept talking to Catherine."Kathy, among our generation, you're the smartest and the most talented in academics. If Grandpa knew you got into Styre University, he'd be so thrilled!"Catherine sat calmly and didn't say a word.She thought inwardly, "Will Grandpa be happy just because I get into Styre University?"When she was seven and got into college, her grandfather had only given her a gift and didn't seem overly excited.Instead, he boasted about the Swanns' superior genes and claimed it was expected.Back then, the young Catherine was full of defiance. She enjoyed challenging Vicente. So, she immediately fired back.She asked V
It wasn't until the moment they got off the plane that Audrey dared to approach."Kathy, I've booked a hotel. Shall we go together?"Catherine was starting school tomorrow. Audrey knew Catherine didn't like waking up early, so she had come a day early to accompany Catherine and booked a hotel to stay for the day, which was quite considerate.Catherine glanced at the man beside her and thought he might also have plans.Sure enough, when Catherine looked over, Branden revealed his plans."Let's stay at my place!"Catherine didn't object. For her, it didn't matter where she stayed. The main thing was to consider Audrey's preferences."Stay at your place?" Audrey looked at Branden with surprise. "Mr. Duncan, have you bought a house in Loxton?"Kim, who was standing nearby, wished he could dig a hole and bury the somewhat clueless Audrey.Branden was the heir of the Duncans and the Duncan Corporation. If he didn't have a house in Loxton, it would be unusual."Yes," Branden replied
After yesterday's interrogation, Catherine received a substantial sum from Branden. She called it hush money.The next day, Catherine felt significantly better both physically and mentally.Audrey was now a rising star in the entertainment industry. She had a large following of fans.If she accompanied Catherine to school today, it would surely attract attention, potentially leading to unwanted trouble.Considering her unique status, Audrey decided to have Branden accompany Catherine for the enrollment at Styre University.Styre University admitted only a limited number of students each year, unlike other schools.Usually, it wouldn't exceed 200 students, which was even fewer than the students in a typical department at a regular university.That was why getting into Styre University was such a prestigious achievement, as rare things were often considered valuable.Thousands of students took the entrance exams yearly, but only a handful could make it to Styre University.Altho
The dormitories at this school were standard four-person dorm rooms. Branden accompanied Catherine and found her room.After Catherine knocked on the door, she pushed the door open.She arrived not too early, as the other three roommates were already in the dorm.The sound of the door opening startled the girls inside the room.They all turned their heads and saw a girl with an air of nobility standing at the doorway.The lowered brim of her hat concealed her face.As the earliest arrival among the roommates, Isabella Whitmore was the first to inquire."Hey, are you our roommate for room 403?"Catherine removed her hat, looked calmly at everyone, and let out a muffled sound."Yeah."When Isabella got a good look at Catherine's face, she was instantly shocked, and her eyes widened."Wow. How can there be such a beautiful girl? You are so beautiful! We have some stunners in room 403. First, we have the new campus beauty, Beatrice, and now we have another gorgeous beauty."The
Catherine, with her hands crossed, slowly walked toward Branden.As she passed by him, she deliberately didn't stop. She planned to tease him a bit.However, Branden didn't give her a chance. He simply grabbed her hand and pulled her down the stairs.At that moment, Catherine felt like she could hear the hearts shattering behind her.How miserable!As Branden dragged her downstairs, they reached a corner.Suddenly, Branden got tough and pushed Catherine into a dark corner.Without waiting for Catherine's response, he pressed up against her.His cold, thin lips met Catherine's soft ones with a hint of domination and punishment.Catherine let him have his way. She enjoyed watching Branden when he lost control occasionally. It was quite entertaining.After a while, Branden reluctantly released Catherine.He rested his head on her shoulder, and his hoarse voice echoed in Catherine's ear."Dare to watch from the sidelines next time?"Catherine coldly chuckled, and her voice was
There was also a group of her supporters standing beside Jada. Seeing Jada being humiliated, the few supporters gathered together."Jada, who are they? Why are they so rude?""That's right. Their words are too rude. Where are their manners?"Jada felt much more comfortable when she heard the supporters around her criticizing Catherine and the others.She pursed her lips and smiled with great grievance."It's nothing. One of them is my friend. It's just that those two new friends he made don't like me very much, and to stop me from being friends with him, they targeted me."Hearing this, the surrounding people blushed with anger."How can there be such people?""They're so shameless!""Jada is such an excellent person, still from a rich and powerful family. It's an honor that Jada is willing to be friends with them. How dare they dislike her? They really don't know what's good for them!""Jada, I've seen that boy, the one in black."This attracted Jada's attention. She fixed