As Branden saw the message from Catherine in the office, the icy solemnity on his face gradually faded, and his lips curved into a smile.If it weren't for the work still unfinished, he should be at home resting with Catherine instead of facing this mountain of files.Paxton noticed Branden was in a good mood, so he bravely reported the situation, "Sir, there's been some news from outside that our land in the western suburb didn't sell. Now, more and more people are starting to question it, and that's not good for us."Paxton didn't understand why Branden would hand over the land in the western suburbs to others.It was obviously a profitable deal, but now they were letting someone else take it.They had been keeping this news under wraps and had no idea who had leaked it.The situation was getting more and more complicated, and it was very likely to bring a huge crisis to the Duncan Corporation.The information leakage issue hadn't been resolved yet, even though Branden used st
Hearing Zobber calling out, Catherine immediately put down what she was doing and walked in her direction. Zobber pulled up the location track and turned it into a route map, showing it to Catherine. "Catherine, Ronin left Styre University an hour ago and passed these points but disappeared here."Zobber immediately checked out the surroundings, and Catherine noticed the well-known dessert shop at first glance."Should be here." She pointed to the bottom left corner of the screen.Zobber suddenly understood what Catherine meant. "Damn! Catherine, Ronin must have disappeared right after buying dessert for you.""Yep!" Catherine nodded. It seemed this was the current situation. "I'll go take a look!"Catherine got up and left. Zobber quickly caught up. "Catherine, I'll go with you!" Withal wanted to move forward but was held back by Zobber. "You stay at home. Wantells is not here. We need someone to help us operate the computer and keep in touch at all times," said Zobber.He
In the room, Catherine had just walked in, and Ronin quickly grabbed a chair for her. However, Catherine didn't sit down. Instead, she pushed Ronin into the chair, saying, "Have a seat. Your head is still spinning, isn't it?"Seeing Catherine's concern, Ronin flashed a wide grin, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "Catherine, ask whatever you want. I'm afraid if we delay going out, Zobber will be upset outside.""Don't mind her. She's clueless. You don't have to pay attention to what she says," Catherine replied."Don't worry, Catherine. I don't mind. I've known Zobber for so long. I understand her personality. Besides, she cares about me, in her own way," Ronin said.Ronin harbored no resentment toward Zobber. Despite her words of disbelief, she had never mistreated him in practical actions. Whenever there was something good, she would call him first, and when he was in trouble, Zobber was the first to help.Seeing Ronin's carefree attitude, Catherine felt somewhat relieved. "W
"I want that list!" The man in the black robe stated his purpose bluntly, without any concealment. He wanted to see if Ronin truly dared to steal the list. Despite Ronin's recent betrayals against the Hacker Alliance, the man still didn't trust Ronin. Ronin had followed Catherine for too many years, and their bond was profound. This list of key personnel was the final test for Ronin.Over the years, the Hacker Alliance had taken on numerous tasks, many of which involved confidential figures. To protect the organization, Catherine kept a blacklist, and its exposure would have dire consequences. If it fell into the wrong hands, it could become a weapon to control the fate of the Hacker Alliance.Very few people outside were aware of the existence of this list, and even Ronin had stumbled upon it accidentally. He verified its presence by asking Catherine. If he really stole this list and handed it over to the man in the black robe, it would spell disaster for the Hacker Alliance.Seein
Seeing Branden assessing her, Catherine chuckled lightly. "Is there anything wrong with eating lightly? Didn't you always advise me to eat less heavy food? Have you changed your mind now?""Of course not." Branden wrapped his arm around her waist, his eyes filled with indulgence. He raised his eyebrows, giving Catherine a wink. "Rest well. I'll prepare a light supper for you."*****Hearing the sizzling sound of cooking through the phone, Paxton knew that Branden must be preparing a supper for Catherine again. It was truly enviable. There was only one person in the world who could make Branden personally cook and prepare a meal, and that was Catherine.As Paxton admired Catherine, he quietly reported the situation. He said, "Mr. Duncan, you're truly amazing! After we released the information as you instructed, all sorts of mixed messages flooded the market. Initially, the situation looked unfavorable for us, but unexpectedly, there was a direct reversal. The negative news only fuel
Audrey had just finished filming when she found herself surrounded by a swarm of reporters.Luckily, her experienced assistants who accompanied her were well-versed in handling such situations. They skillfully positioned Audrey in the middle, preventing a direct onslaught from the reporters.Given the overwhelming number of reporters, it was necessary to pause for interviews. Otherwise, the media could report something negative.At the gesture from her agent, Audrey halted her steps, smiling at the crowd of reporters. "Hey, everyone. I apologize. I've been rushing with the shooting, and there's a night scene later tonight, so my time is quite limited. I'll briefly answer a few questions, and next time, we can chat more, okay?"Audrey, well-regarded in the industry for her positive reputation and demeanor, received nods of agreement from the reporters. "Alright!"Not wanting to waste any time, Audrey suggested starting the interview right away."Ms. Swann, can you share the reason
Catherine stepped out of the lab to find Marshall standing at the door with a worried frown."What has got Professor Hartley frowning like it's the end of the world? Why don't you share the news and brighten my day too."Seeing her in a playful mood only deepened Marshall's gloom. "Catherine, I have something to tell you, but try not to freak out."Catherine remained calm, but her voice turned cooler. "Professor, out with it. I can take the pressure."Seeing her steady demeanor, Marshall bravely handed her his phone. "I'm at a loss for words. Have a look yourself." Catherine took the phone, and her expression tensed as she glanced at the screen. Marshall couldn't quite read her, given her subtle reaction. Before he could ask, Catherine got straight to the point. "What's the school's move on this?"Caught off guard by her composure, Marshall was visibly shaken. After all, people wouldn't be as calm as Catherine in such a situation.Marshall was silent, which prompted Catherin
Ignoring the secretary's attempts to stop her, Audrey stormed into Brian's office.The secretary, terrified by Audrey's murderous intention, was about to call security but was stopped by Brian's command."You can leave us," Brian said, and the secretary hesitated before complying.Before the secretary could exit, Audrey charged at Brian, gripping his collar fiercely, her glare seething with a desire to end him right then and there.The secretary was taken aback by the sudden outburst. It was hard to believe the gentle superstar could exhibit such brutality behind closed doors.Rumors had been swirling about her being a sugar baby, but no one had ever seen such a sugar baby storm into her sugar daddy's office and grab him by the collar with such audacity. This was not sugar-baby behavior—it was like dealing with a deity. *****Seeing Audrey so worked up, Brian quickly tried to calm her down. "Aud, you can say whatever you want. Just calm down, okay? You're going to hurt yours