Catherine threw Atticus in front of Paxton, who grabbed the limp and helpless Atticus and directly attacked him, leaving Atticus's hands disabled.In Paxton's opinion, Catherine shouldn't do such vulgar work, so he would take care of it."AHHH!" Atticus fell to the ground, crying out in pain.Paxton coldly snorted, looking down at Atticus, who was lying on the ground. "Is that all?" he thought. His speed of attack was fast enough, yet Atticus was still screaming like that. "You're truly weaker than a woman," Paxton commented in his mind.Faced with Paxton's disdain and scorn, Atticus had no ability to fight back. He had no idea what to do now. He didn't even know what his future would be. The successive defeats were discouraging enough, and now his hands had been disabled. How could he conduct experiments? Without his hands, he was worthless and would be mercilessly abandoned.Catherine couldn't even be bothered to spare Atticus a glance, simply turning and walking away.Paxton f
Upon waking up, Catherine felt aches all over her body, even more intense than the soreness from carrying a 100-pound load for six miles.What was supposed to be a simple hair wash turned into something ambiguous as the water temperature rose, and their desire escalated, leading to a natural sex.Catherine rested for a while. She was about to get up when Branden pushed the door open, carrying food in his hands.Seeing the array of food, Catherine couldn't help but smile in resignation. Since she had known Branden, her stomach troubles seemed to have miraculously disappeared, never bothering her again. Branden was always there, never forgetting to satisfy her stomach. Branden set down what he was carrying and looked at Catherine with a gentle smile, his voice so indulgent as he said, "Freshen up and have something to eat. Then, you can do whatever you like."Catherine nodded in agreement with Branden's proposal.The competition ended, and the Styre Team won the championship. Mars
Catherine leaned against the railing, her face devoid of much emotion. Her icy eyes were vacant as if nothing could capture her attention.When Wantel entered the room, he walked slowly to Catherine and stopped in front of her. "Catherine, do you have any orders? Just tell me," he said."Do you have the information about the Duncan Corporation's order?" Catherine asked."Yeah." Wantel nodded."Tell the Duncan Corporation that the Hacker Alliance has accepted their order and demands," Catherine instructed.Upon hearing Catherine's command, Wantel looked at her in surprise. "Catherine, are you planning to reveal your identity?" Before, Wantel didn't understand the relationship between Catherine and Branden, but now that Wantel knew it, he thought maybe in the future, the Duncan Corporation and the Hacker Alliance would be handled by the same person. If that was the case, it was normal to know some of the Hacker Alliance's secrets. After all, Catherine and Branden might become a fami
The three days of revelry passed in the blink of an eye. Catherine, however, didn't return with the others. At the airport, as the group dispersed, she followed Marshall toward the boarding gate for another flight. Branden carried her luggage, following alongside. As they reached the boarding gate, Branden showed no intention of leaving. Seeing this, Marshall smiled helplessly and remarked, "It's good to be young. It makes one so affectionate. My wife doesn't even help me pack when I leave. That's quite unfair. I'll go in and give her a piece of my mind. You guys take your time."Everyone in the Styre University knew Marshall and his wife had been deeply in love for decades. Marshall's love for his wife was famous throughout the school. When he had free time, he would ride his old bicycle around the campus with his wife. Countless students envied their relationship.Seeing Marshall leave, Catherine also prepared to enter the boarding gate. She reached out to Branden, saying, "I sho
Catherine followed Wantel from Alton to Snake Island on a private plane. Upon disembarking from the plane and faced with all kinds of poisonous snakes in the dense bushes, Wantel couldn't help but shudder all over, but Catherine didn't even frown."Catherine, let me accompany you," Wantel said, concerned. He was worried sick about Catherine. This time, she was going to Florona alone, and he found it terrifying to even think about it. Florona was an eerie place, and once outsiders entered, they would never have a chance to leave. Last time, Catherine managed to come out of Florona solely relying on her strong physique and extraordinary intelligence. Even so, it was a close call. This time, he wondered if she could come out safely."No need!" Catherine refused Wantel's proposal without hesitation. That place was too dangerous, and she could handle it alone. She didn't want to get Wantel in trouble.Wantel knew that once Catherine made a decision, no one could change her mind. He knew
The night had grown late, and Catherine had not entered the city. If she had appeared in the city at that moment, it would have easily attracted the attention of the guards. If she had been caught and questioned, her trip might have ended up being trapped in Florona.Catherine found a patch of woods and took shelter in the trees, using the dense foliage as cover. This was a mandatory exercise for those undergoing wilderness training, allowing them to sleep anytime to provide their bodies with the essential rest. Catherine was exceptionally skilled in this, ensuring her body remained steady even on a branch.In the quiet of the deep night, Catherine could occasionally hear the sounds of insects and birds in the peaceful woods. Catherine took out a satellite phone. There was no network signal, and this satellite phone was the only way to communicate with the outside world.Suddenly, Catherine found herself missing Branden for a moment. And perhaps it was a sense of connection, as Bran
Loxton, calm for several months, suddenly became turbulent again.Several foreign enterprises had either announced bankruptcy and reorganization due to the breakdown of their capital chains or had been exposed to various fatal problems.The ordinary people could only look at the daily green stock market with a sigh.The true big shots who knew the truth were already in a state of anxiety.The top leaders were fighting, and those small fry were also getting caught in the crossfire.The financial channel was excitedly broadcasting news. Zobber walked out, picked up the remote control on the table, and turned off the TV. "Withal, how come you're even listening to such rubbish news?"Catherine would return to Loxton in two days. They chose to stay in Loxton and wait for Catherine to return so they could have a good time together.Hearing Zobber's sarcasm, Withal casually leaned back, comfortably settled on the couch, and nonchalantly said, "Just killing time. Besides, he's not wrong
Catherine went on a tour and didn't return until it was getting dark in the evening.Although she did not find Branden's mother's whereabouts, she uncovered an essential piece of information."What?" Amos looked at her in shock. "Miss, this is absolutely not acceptable. Those invited to the flower appreciation event are the most elite citizens of Florona. If you were to go, you would surely be recognized, and it would be difficult for you to leave the island afterward."Today, Catherine went out and unexpectedly obtained some information.The community committee of Florona would be holding its annual flower appreciation event tomorrow night, exhibiting precious varieties of flowers. Only the elite citizens of Florona had been invited to attend.Relying on the identity of Branden's mother and the wealth and power possessed by her first love at that time, Branden's mother could inevitably be upgraded to a citizen of the upper class in Florona.Restricting the search scope was neces