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,
At the Duncan Corporation, a high-level meeting was in progress, and Branden, who had maintained a constant expression throughout in the head seat, suddenly furrowed his brow.The executives below were scared out of their wits and shivered, especially the manager who was reporting the situation.He was already nervous. Seeing the change in Branden's expression, he was now trembling in fear as if seized by an epileptic fit, unsure which part of his report had angered the big boss.In that split second, Branden felt a chill down his spine, suspecting someone was cursing him behind his back. He could not help but furrow his brows.Sensing the change in the atmosphere of the meeting room, the manager, who was reporting, paused in his narration. Branden waved his hand, gesturing for the other party to continue.When the manager saw that Branden had no inclination to burst into anger, he carefully continued, "Based on the latest data summary from last week, as of the end of last week, o