Catherine sensed his hesitation and glanced at him sideways.Paxton immediately stepped forward and asked, "What's the issue?"The shop owner wore a gloomy expression, trying hard not to let his emotions show. He shook his head slightly."No problem. This dress is from a top-notch designer. It is the final masterpiece showcased in this year's fashion week and was meticulously created by dozens of skilled craftsmen. Let me take it off for you now, and let's see if you're satisfied with how it looks when you try it on!"Catherine didn't care about the extravagant praise the shop owner was spouting. She thought this dress looked simple.Among these various formal dresses, it looked special and also the most comfortable piece to wear.After the staff hung up the formal dress, she politely invited Catherine to try it on in the fitting room.Catherine casually took off the peaked cap on her head, and her hair, shining like seaweed, naturally poured down.When the shop owner laid eyes
When Catherine arrived at the banquet venue, she finally realized the nature of the banquet. The globally renowned business and finance banquet happened to be held in Loxton this year.After Branden got out of the car, he took Catherine's hand and helped her out. Catherine leaned in slightly and looked at him."Grelin Group?"Branden had a small smile and didn't answer. He took Catherine's hand and slowly led her inside."My little girl was just so smart. She can guess everything," he thought. Recently, Grelin Group approached the Swann Corporation regarding a potential collaboration project. However, Linda expressed concern about the significant amount of funding involved and sought a discussion with Catherine.Catherine could tell at a glance that there were problems with the project, but she still chose to collaborate with the Grelin Group."We can't just roll over and play dead when the other side is trying to trick us."Not fighting back would appear as if the Swann C
Liana noticed that Drake's attitude was arrogant, so she immediately brought up Zain."This is the Claytons' event. Doesn't Zain have the right to do that?"Drake looked at her disdainfully. He despised women who relied on their connections.He thought, "Does she think she is special just because she's involved with my cousin?"Drake glanced at Zain and asked, "Zain, should we ask this person to leave?"Zain could sense Drake's anger and felt a bit uneasy.Everyone in the Claytons knew that Drake had a bad temper. No one dared to offend him.Catherine, who found the banquet boring, was not expecting this to happen.Liana was always silly and completely clueless. She even couldn't see how the man next to her feared Drake.For Zain, he was caught between his love interest and the most beloved cousin of the family. After some hesitation, Zain chose to yield to his cousin."Liana, maybe we should just let it go."Hearing this, Liana widened her eyes in disbelief. She couldn't be
Edward's sudden reaction surprised everyone.The onlookers who were admiring Liana for gaining Edward's favor were now following his gaze forward.Step by step, Edward walked up and stood in front of Catherine.His initially stern expression softened as he saw Catherine.It was only then that everyone noticed another stunning beauty standing there. She was even more beautiful than Liana.Liana remained in place and felt extremely awkward.Despite her efforts to get close to Edward, she found herself outshone by Catherine.She wondered what Catherine had that attracted everyone's attention.When Edward saw Catherine, he couldn't contain his excitement. His voice raised a few notches higher involuntarily."Catherine, it's great to see you again. How did you end up here?"Catherine smiled faintly and replied softly, "Just accompanying my boyfriend. I heard you were here, so I came over."After hearing that Catherine had a boyfriend, Edward was surprised. He then turned to look
Edward was stunned for a while when he saw Branden. He knew Branden.Everyone knew Branden as the heir to the Duncans and managing the Duncans' affairs currently. However, as the spokesperson for the largest financial company globally, Edward understood that this mysterious heir to the Duncans was more than what met the eye. Branden had a lot of power behind him.Edward never expected Catherine to be associated with Branden. Catherine was impressive enough, and now these two were teaming up.Edward wasn't sure if this was a good or bad thing.He was relieved that he belonged to Catherine's camp and not on the opposite side. He pitied her enemies. Branden glanced at Catherine with a meaningful look. "You are the trading advisor of the Skybow Group."His soft and low voice was extremely attractive.Hearing Branden's words, Catherine tilted her head and exuded a confident charm. She looked into his eyes.Then she leaned over and lowered her voice to a volume only Branden could
Liana slunk away in frustration and curled up in a corner nearby.She couldn't fathom why she'd lost to Catherine.She thought, "Even if she had received a good education, could it compare to growing up in the Swanns'?"How could Catherine be so successful while I can't?"Zain fretted about Liana's well-being and stayed close by her side.He was also shocked by the truth.When he heard Bryan speak of knowing a girl who was more exceptional than Liana, he thought Bryan was exaggerating or seeing things through rose-colored glasses.In Zain's eyes, Liana was perfect. He didn't believe there could be someone better.But upon seeing Catherine, Zain understood Bryan hadn't lied.Catherine was not only prettier but also far more outstanding than Liana.Sensing the constant presence beside her, Liana no longer wished to hide her emotions. "Why are you still following me? Are you not satisfied with me being a joke? Am I not pathetic enough for you?" She snapped at Zain.Zain was tak
Jada had been in a great mood these days. She knew that the Swann Corporation and the Grelin Group were planning to collaborate on a project.She figured that once the project launched, it would mark the beginning of the Swann Corporation's downfall.Without the Swanns' support, Catherine would not be as high and mighty. Even Branden might not give her the time of day anymore.Jada relished the idea of the Swanns going bankrupt and Catherine's fall from grace.Jada came downstairs in high spirits, only to find her mother rushing in from outside."Mom, what's going on? Why the rush?" Jada asked.Eloise Facer, abandoning her usual composure, dashed upstairs and grabbed her daughter's arm. She looked agitated. "Jada, tell me. What did you do with the Grelin Group?"Jada looked bewildered as she did not understand why her mother was asking this. "Mom, I have no idea what you're talking about. What's happening?""Jada, did you team up with the Swann Corporation from Casier on the so
When Catherine stepped out of the classroom after class, she bumped into Jada right in the hallway.Jada stood there and stared at Catherine.After spotting Catherine, she immediately approached."Catherine, can you come with me? I need to talk to you!"Before Catherine could respond, Amelia rushed in from the side.Amelia had a protective vibe as she asked, "Why should we go just because you call us? Who knows what your intentions are?"Amelia couldn't help but roll her eyes at Jada. She thought Jada didn't seem like a good person.She never quite understood why Jada didn't get along with Catherine, but she didn't dare ask Catherine.She thought that, as an outstanding person, Catherine wouldn't entertain such boring questions.Later, Amelia accidentally talked to Ronin about Jada and found out it was due to relationship issues.Amelia had seen shameless people, but none was as shameless as Jada.Catherine was engaged to Branden, yet Jada wanted to meddle. It was so outrage
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