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
Amelia sensed something was off. As the voice condemning Catherine rose, she discreetly tugged at Catherine's sleeve."Catherine, maybe we should leave. Something's not right here!"Though Amelia believed Catherine was innocent, stirring up a crowd wasn't worth it. They had better step back and let things cool down.Catherine was initially planning to leave, but Jada didn't figure out the situation and even morally pressured Catherine.Jada was so clueless and asking for trouble. If Catherine didn't play along, it'd be rude not to reciprocate.Catherine took a couple of steps forward and approached Jada.Seeing Catherine closing in, Jada was uneasy.Catherine had an intimidating aura, which made Jada tremble as she talked to Catherine."What do you want to do, Catherine?"Catherine stared at her, sneered, and asked in a low voice, "Aren't you hoping I'll forgive you?"That cold, eerie grin sent shivers down Jada's spine, making her upset.She was regretting this, and she tho
Watching Catherine walk away, Jada slumped to the ground.Just now, Jada indeed wanted to use public opinion to make Catherine yield, to beg her forgiveness, to assist the Grelin Group and the Facers.But she never expected Catherine to see through it all, let alone act so decisively.Jada had a feeling she might have really messed things up this time.If the Facers' company suffered because of her, she might never have a chance to show her face within the family again.As Catherine exited the classroom, she followed Amelia to the lab.She had promised Marshall that she would visit the lab whenever she had time after class.The moment people in the lab caught sight of Catherine, all of them discreetly stared at her.In all the time the lab had been established, they had never let a freshman in.They heard Catherine wasn't just skilled. She also had a significant background.If she was just an ordinary person, she couldn't possibly know about the Arbotte Laboratory, let alone
After Catherine finished the final step of her calculation, she stood up and then approached these experts.She glanced at the screen. As she watched the lines of code rapidly flickering, her mind processed the entire program in mere seconds. "Let me give it a try."Although her cold voice was not loud, it broke the quiet and tense atmosphere of the lab abruptly.Instantly, everyone looked at Catherine, making her the center of focus.Marshall hesitated and stared at Catherine. Although he didn't know her too well, he believed Catherine wouldn't make such a request without reason.As Marshall pondered, one of the students who had been quietly discussing earlier stepped forward.It was Brodie, who had clashed with Catherine before."Catherine, seeking the spotlight has its timing. What's the point of causing a scene now?" Brodie confidently remarked, "Don't you know time is more valuable than everything else? Is your expertise truly superior to these experts'?"His voice reverbe