Catherine casually picked up the phone and slipped on her headphones. "Catherine, I got some fresh intel. You free to listen?" "Yeah," Catherine grunted in response. Ronin hadn't been hanging around Catherine much lately. Because Catherine had assigned him a task, and he went off to handle it. Ever since they found out that the Breens had meddled with the Swann Corporation, they knew that trouble was on the horizon. So Ronin took it upon himself to snoop around the Breens, and he finally unearthed some confidential stuff. "Catherine, fire up your computer!" Hearing Ronin's words, Catherine powered up her laptop. Soon, she received a file from Ronin. It was a medical diagnosis. "Catherine, they're saying this diagnosis belongs to Shane. Seems like he's sick." Catherine scrutinized the report. Shane, that old fox, wouldn't just let his health report fall into anyone's hands. Even with Ronin's intel, Catherine wasn't jumping to conclusions. She scanned through and
Aidan caught Paxton's glare and instinctively shrunk his neck. "Isn't it weird how it's all aimed at Catherine?" Aidan asked. He didn't notice that Branden's eyes darkened suddenly after he spoke. Branden's eyes darkened with a gloomy look. Then he said, "Keep eyes on him. Notify me pronto if anything comes up!" His chilling tone sent shivers down Paxton's spine. He knew Edson had crossed a line with Branden. "Sure. I'll add more men to tail Edson," Paxton replied. The best of the Duncans' Shadow Guards were already keeping tabs on Edson. After all, the Breens weren't to be underestimated. After Branden's instructions, Paxton immediately deployed personnel to the highest level to ensure everything was foolproof. Amid their conversation, Aidan suddenly remembered something and blurted it out. He said, "By the way, remember when Catherine clashed with the Facers? The Breens sent a formal notice to the Facers and let Mr. Facer back down." As Aidan finished, he notice
Inside a restaurant, Catherine was calmly eating, while Ronin seemed quite restless. After wrestling with the thought for a while, he finally spoke up to Catherine. He asked, "Catherine, what do you think Edson's deal is, coming to you so openly without any reservations?" Catherine slowly lifted her gaze. She glanced at him and asked, "Has he ever been discreet before?" Ronin thought Catherine had a point. Edson was always unruly. Every time he saw Catherine, he was persistent and always got Ronin riled up. Ronin asked, "Catherine, have you figured out how to handle Edson? Should we make some early arrangements? Just say the word, and I'll set it up." Ronin wore an eager expression and awaited Catherine's words. He was ready to take action. However, Catherine looked at him coldly with disdain in her eyes. "What's the point of all that? Do you get nothing better to do?" "Catherine, I didn't mean..." Catherine lowered her eyes, and her voice turned colder. "Eat!" This
In the dessert shop, Catherine was still seated on the side, engrossed in playing the game. Ronin and Edson sat across from her. Seeing Edson not leaving, Ronin decided to join him.He divided the cake and placed it in front of Catherine. "Catherine, try it when you have time. It tastes really good!"Not to be outdone, Edson presented his gift and affectionately said, "Cassie, this is a bracelet. From the moment I saw it, I felt it was perfect for you!"Without responding to either of them, Catherine skillfully manipulated the buttons on her phone. In a moment of leisure, she picked up a fork, scooped a spoonful of cake, and tasted it.Observing Catherine enjoying the cake, Ronin couldn't help but feel proud. He glanced at Edson with a smug expression."Ronin, you're still as childish as ever!" Edson said nonchalantly.This remark almost broke Ronin's composure. Angry but managing to suppress his emotions, Ronin retorted to Edson, "Compared to your pestering, my immaturity is at
In the shadows, the assistant knocked on Edson's door and entered upon receiving permission.The room was in chaos, filled with champagne and swirling smoke.Two gracefully shaped, provocatively dressed blondes were currently entwined around Edson, who sat calmly in the center, holding a cigar. Amidst the smoke, his already somber face appeared even colder, making it impossible to discern his current mood. The blondes obediently stepped aside when the assistant entered.The assistant approached and handed over the collected information. "Boss, here are the things you wanted."Edson glanced around. Then, the two blonde women wiggled their hips and gracefully left the room.To the outside world, Edson seemed like a debauched, extravagant playboy. Only his assistant, who had been with him since childhood and considered his right-hand man, knew Edson's true nature.Beneath the facade of recklessness, Edson was extremely cold, cunning, and intelligent. Within the Breens, aside f
Although it was the weekend, Catherine had initially planned to go to the lab. However, Branden's arrival disrupted her plans.Branden stayed with her the whole time, from day to night, working from home. While she played games, Branden worked on his computer.Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and Branden set aside his computer and stood up. "It might be Paxton delivering something; I'll go open the door."Catherine did not react, thinking that opening the door didn't require both of them."Sir, is Miss Swann here? We have a delivery for her. Could you please have her sign for it?"Hearing the unfamiliar voice outside, Catherine voluntarily stood up. "Looking for me?"Branden stepped aside slightly, making room. Catherine could sense that his mood wasn't good. His face was stern.Catherine glanced at the unfamiliar man standing in front. "I'm Catherine Swann. Are you looking for me?"The man immediately flashed a signature smile, lifting two large boxes beside him. "Miss Swann, this
Loxton, seemingly calm, appeared to have hidden turmoil lately.Not only did Aidan come, but Triston also rushed to Loxton from Casier.During this period, Audrey had been dealing with Korbin's mess, hiring a caregiver to take care of him. As for Rachael and Liana, she didn't want to get involved anymore. Following Liana's suggestion, she let them face the legal consequences.Thanks to Marshall's special arrangements with the school, Catherine immersed herself in the laboratory every day and rarely attended classes other than a few main courses. Now, not only Marshall but even the school's principal favored this genius student.Marshall arrived at the lab and was somewhat surprised to find Catherine already there.In his perception, Catherine was a rare genius researcher. Unfortunately, she lacked some of the noble qualities of a researcher. Relying on her exceptional talent, she never worked hard, living a carefree life. However, she was capable enough to be lazy, as if she nee
Catherine, seeing Marshall's serious and stern attitude, couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing. "Professor Hartley, what do you want me to confess?" she asked.Seeing her somewhat indifferent attitude, looking casual and carefree, Marshall couldn't help but feel angry. "Confess. Who are you, and what is your purpose at Styre University? Or, why are you in the lab?" Catherine raised her eyes slightly and looked at him, saying seriously without any ambiguity, "I'm only going to say something once. I'm Catherine Swann, and I came to Styre University for only one purpose—to study! As for the lab, you brought me here."After saying this, Catherine bypassed Marshall and left the lab. Her data had been checked, and she could take a temporary break. During this time, she had been working overtime on experiments.Shane had already arranged for Edson to come to Eskana, so she had to speed up the process to have a chance to outpace Shane.Marshall watched Catherine's retreating figure,
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