As everyone's eyes were fixed on Catherine, she walked alongside Branden and entered the restaurant. The interior design of the restaurant matched the style of the building, exuding an elegant and unique ambiance that transported people to a foreign country.They were given the largest private room, not in terms of table size, but in its expansive area, resembling a spacious, one-level restaurant. Branden handed the menu to Catherine and asked, "What would you like to eat?" Catherine didn't respond, her delicate face resting on her hand, indicating her fatigue and weariness.Branden noticed her exhaustion and sighed as he gazed at her. "Then I'll order. After we finish eating, I'll take you to rest," he said in a deep tone. Catherine had no objections. She didn't enjoy selecting dishes, so she didn't mind letting Branden decide on the meal.If there was anything she didn't like, she could choose not to eat it.Since there were only the two of them, Branden thought a simple
The classroom was filled with noise, but it quickly fell silent as Catherine arrived.At that instant, all eyes were focused on her.Moreover, her attire stood out among her classmates, who were wearing the school uniform. Even in a simple white T-shirt and jeans, she exuded the presence of a movie star walking on a red carpet.Despite the intense scrutiny from her peers, Catherine remained unresponsive, her expression cold and indifferent, as she made her way directly to her seat.Before she even arrived, Bryan, standing nearby, pulled out a chair and gestured toward Catherine."Please," he said.Catherine glanced at him and nodded, possessing both delicate features and a touch of masculine energy.When Bryan received a response from Catherine, a slight smile appeared on his face.In his view, he felt that he had taken another step towards becoming friends with Catherine.Bryan was the most popular boy in the school, and many girls in the class had a crush on him.To their
The crowd was left dumbfounded, unsure of what was happening.How dare Liana publicly accuse the homeroom teacher? It took a lot of nerve to do so.The homeroom teacher's expression immediately turned serious. "Liana, what are you doing? That's disrespectful. Do you think it's acceptable to speak to a teacher like that?"The math teacher saw an opportunity in Liana's accusation and quickly spoke up, saying, "Liana, if you know something, don't be afraid to share it. Don't worry. I will protect you!"Liana nodded, determined to expose Catherine's true nature at any cost. "I live with Catherine, and my parents have never called the teacher," she revealed.There had been rumors in school that Catherine was a daughter brought back from the countryside by the Swanns. Still, there had been no public evidence. Moreover, Catherine had never mentioned it, so it had always been the word on the street.Liana's statement seemed to confirm these rumors, implying that Catherine was indeed he
Catherine's sudden remark left everyone curious about her intentions, but they were too apprehensive to inquire.Her imposing presence and aura made people hesitant to approach or provoke her, leaving them powerless.As Catherine took a step forward, the students of Class 8 instinctively recoiled, clearing a path for her to approach someone in the room.It was no secret that Catherine's target was Liana, and even Liana herself was well aware of it.Liana's eyes filled with panic as she watched Catherine draw nearer, unable to control the trembling of her fingers.Catherine's cold, icy gaze pierced through Liana's heart, exuding danger and aggression, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure.Liana grew increasingly anxious, struggling to steady herself.After all, Catherine was just an unwelcome girl from the countryside, and there was no reason to fear her.After a moment of self-assurance, Liana mustered the courage to speak. "What do you want?" she asked Catherine."What
Bryan had never expected to become friends with Catherine. He believed he didn't deserve such an honor.Catherine possessed a commanding personality, exceptional combat skills, and remarkable intelligence.If she were an ordinary student, could she have taken a half-day leave and assumed the position of chairperson?While Bryan didn't even know which university he would attend, Catherine had already become the chairperson.Not many people could reach such a position, so naturally, Bryan wanted to be by her side.Catherine furrowed her brows slightly upon hearing Bryan's words. She wasn't a gang leader. Why would she need someone to address her as "Boss"?Ronin, that brat, often called her Boss, but she wasn't interested in acquiring another "lackey." If Ronin discovered that she was recruiting someone like Bryan, who knew what trouble it would cause?Thinking about the restless Ronin, Catherine was somewhat worried. She hesitated for a moment, lazily choosing not to respond.Br
When the exam began, the math teacher entered the classroom and distributed the papers. She immediately noticed that Catherine was sleeping on the desk as usual and didn't wake her up.As the students received their exam papers, Catherine continued to sleep, undisturbed.Even halfway through the exam, Catherine remained in slumber.Only in the last five minutes did Catherine finally wake up.Wearing a smug smile, the math teacher believed Catherine had barely enough time to write her name on the paper.The math teacher thought Catherine would lose the bet this time, and it would be a relief to get rid of her troublesome presence in the school.The students stood up as the exam bell rang and turned in their papers."Catherine was no exception. The math teacher glanced at her without bothering to look at her answers.In the math teacher's view, five minutes wouldn't be sufficient to answer even a single question. She thought, "I won't waste my time on her."The math teacher was
Even Leonel, who stood by Catherine's side, was shocked, just like the secretary.As an outstanding graduate of a world-renowned political science and law school, he had confidence in his fluency in Theisian, the universal language. However, Creybian wasn't his strong suit. He worried about Catherine because Linda deliberately made things difficult for her. He feared that Catherine would end up embarrassing herself this time.With a blank expression, Catherine picked up the document and spent a minute meticulously reading every word on the paper.Linda observed Catherine scanning the content and believed that she was merely putting on an act. She couldn't hide the flicker of disdain in her eyes.The document was in Creybian, known as one of the most challenging languages in the world.If Catherine had requested a translated version, Linda would have provided it. But since Catherine aimed to impress and didn't seek assistance, Linda chose not to offer it.Catherine reached for t
Soon, everyone else left, leaving only Catherine and Leonel in the spacious chairperson's office.Knowing that it wasn't the right time earlier with others around, Leonel finally mustered the courage to speak up. "Miss Swann, do you intend to shake up the Swann Corporation?" he asked.Catherine casually reclined on the genuine leather sofa. "Something is decaying here. Should we let it fester instead of cutting it off?" she responded without even glancing at Leonel.She was right, but the Swanns was not ordinary.It was inevitable for prestigious families to have their share of hidden secrets.Moreover, Eskana culture placed a high value on familial connections. People often trusted their relatives and friends rather than hiring outside talent for important positions. Over time, this led to issues and problems within companies.After giving it some thought, Leonel concluded that he should still remind Catherine so she could make the right decision. "Miss Swann, even when your gra