The assistant rushed into the quiet study, holding the latest intelligence. Since Edson was abducted and humiliated, the once flamboyant playboy seemed to have planted the seeds of shadow. During this time, he hadn't been seen enjoying himself. Finding him became increasingly easy; they just had to enter the study. Edson was reviewing documents, and his eyebrows furrowed when he saw the assistant hurriedly enter. Seeing the situation, the assistant quickly knelt, cautiously saying, "Boss, I have the latest information to report." Edson suppressed his anger; he knew the assistant wouldn't act so recklessly unless there were an urgent situation. "What's the situation?" His deep voice carried a thick sense of dissatisfaction. The assistant lowered his head and said cautiously, "Boss, we've just received the news. The Lamberts and the Lanes are mobilizing a large amount of funds. Moreover, we found out that it was Triston and Aidan who issued the order." "Good," Edson repli
Triston and Aidan, upon learning that their efforts to mobilize funds had been intercepted, tried everything but didn't achieve much. They hadn't expected the Breens to infiltrate so thoroughly, completely cutting off their retreat and leaving them with no chance to prepare. After receiving the news, Branden comforted them, telling them not to worry. This only deepened their sense of guilt. They had hoped for a chance to help Branden, but now their once-prosperous family seemed so vulnerable. Soon, news circulated within their circle that the Lamberts and the Lanes were facing financial problems, unable to support the Duncans. That afternoon, the rising stock prices of the Duncan Corporation plummeted, significantly affecting its business. Rumors spread that this time, the Duncan Corporation was against the notorious Breens, destined for failure. Edson sat in front of his computer, watching the brilliant scene he had set up. A satisfied expression appeared on his chiseled
Edson watched as Catherine turned and approached him step by step, a confident smile on his face. He had already assumed a stance, ready to face Catherine. "Cassie..." Just as he uttered the first word of the next sentence, Catherine acted with lightning speed. She threw a punch, landing it squarely on Edson's jaw. The force was too strong, causing Edson to tilt backward. Catherine followed up with another punch to Edson's abdomen, then delivered a fierce kick. Edson fell to the ground like a kite with a broken string, completely unable to get up. After dealing with him, Catherine brushed off the dust from her hands, wearing a disdainful expression as she prepared to leave. She had warned others not to bother her, yet some people just didn't learn. As she turned around, Catherine saw Branden standing not far away. She stopped in her tracks, standing still and watching Branden approach step by step. Branden reached Catherine, took her hand, and gently held it in his. "Goin
Edson lay on the hospital bed. Originally, he was just slightly injured, but he fainted after receiving the phone call. The assistant panicked and, with the help of a doctor, woke Edson up. The first thing Edson asked when he woke up was about the situation of the Duncan Corporation. "Was that phone call just a dream?" Edson asked. The assistant shook his head awkwardly and said, "Boss, the Duncan Corporation's stock price did rise. The funds they got not only saved the group from the crisis but also caused the stock price to soar!" Edson had been confident that he would ultimately defeat Branden and the Duncan Corporation. However, he did not expect such news at the critical moment, and now it was his turn to collapse. Even after confirmation from the assistant again, he still found the result hard to believe. "What on earth is going on? How could the Duncan Corporation suddenly get funds?" He had cut off the support of the Lamberts and the Lanes, so how did Branden get he
The crisis had almost come to an end, but Triston and Aidan still didn't understand what was going on, which made Catherine shake her head helplessly. At first, Catherine didn't understand either. She knew better than anyone else how strong Branden's capital was. He didn't need any financial support. Even though the Duncan Corporation's capital was restricted, Branden had the powerful Skyline Fund behind him, so there was no need for him to borrow money from others. That was why when Branden asked for a loan jokingly, she refused at once. She knew he didn't actually need it. Catherine raised her eyes slightly, casting a cold glance at Triston and Aidan, her icy tone carrying an unmistakable disdain. "This is a good opportunity for you to teach those parasites a lesson." Upon hearing this, Triston was momentarily stunned. He then exchanged a glance with Aidan. Although they had their own thoughts, they both understood what Catherine meant. Triston secretly congratulated himse
After dinner, Triston and Aidan consciously refrained from inviting Branden to have a drink. They both knew that he was now a devoted boyfriend. Catherine had to go to school the next day, so when she finished her food, Branden left the private room with her. "Do you have class tomorrow morning?" he asked. Catherine shook her head. Upon getting the answer, Branden told the driver, "To the apartment!" With no morning class tomorrow, Catherine could sleep in. Recently, Catherine had been rushing to complete the experiment. Breaking through the final stage of research and development was not easy. Previously, even after working intensively for a month, she wouldn't get tired. But after Branden started taking care of her, she seemed to feel drowsy easily after eating. Seeing her eyelids drooping, Branden put his hand on her shoulder, gently pulling her into his arms. "Rest for a while. I'll wake you when we arrive," he said. Catherine nodded, adjusting herself to a comfortable p
Catherine cast a cold glance at Ronin next to her. "You should practice your combat skills more and stop daydreaming too much." The disdain in her tone was too obvious, leaving Ronin feeling somewhat embarrassed. He lowered his head and quietly assured her, "Catherine, I see. I'll practice diligently from now on." Ronin's computer skills were second only to Catherine's, but he was far behind in combat skills. To those unfamiliar with him, his youthful appearance might be deceiving. Jay was very familiar with Ronin. He knew Ronin was smart and wouldn't beat around the bush but would confront issues head-on. Therefore, he caught Ronin off guard and captured him without giving him a chance to escape. After thinking for a while, Ronin felt he couldn't let Jay get away with it so easily. "Catherine, I want to teach that sly dog a lesson. He's too cunning!" Catherine had no objections. She shrugged casually, showing an indifferent attitude. As they reached a fork in the road, Cat
The next day, Catherine walked out of the school gate. A low-key black Bentley was parked not far away, with the head butler of the Breens, Jay, standing next to the car. It was clear who was sitting in the car. Catherine didn't avoid him and walked straight toward the car. Jay smiled and opened the door for her, and Catherine bent down to get in. Shane had been waiting in the car, and when he saw Catherine, a rare smile appeared on his usually serious face. "Cassie, long time no see!" Catherine looked politely at him, her eyes filled with indifference. "Long time no see." Shane's enthusiasm evidently did not fade due to Catherine's coldness. "It's been almost ten years since I last came to Loxton. You've been studying here, so you should be familiar with the city. How about taking me to lunch?" Catherine did not refuse and then told the driver an address. Ten minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of the Golden Spoon. With her hands in her pockets, Catherine follow