At 7 p.m., Catherine arrived promptly at the entrance of the internet cafe.The current internet cafe was vastly different from the one she frequented with Ronin. The equipment was more advanced, and the decor was more luxurious.Catherine chose a VIP private room and headed straight for it. Upon reaching the door, she found it already open. The person she was meeting had arrived before her and was waiting inside."Early as always!" Catherine's voice echoed in the room. The man turned around slowly, his face unremarkable."Miss Swann, right on time," Cloude remarked. Catherine smirked subtly, her eyes carrying a hint of sarcasm. She raised an eyebrow at him. "Up for a game?"Cloude seemed momentarily surprised by her suggestion. He chuckled. "I can play a bit, but I'm sure I can't match your skills."Catherine pulled out a chair and sat down gracefully. "No worries. I don't mind. Come on, play a few rounds with me. I'll show you how it's done."Catherine was confident in her g
Upon receiving a message from Cory, Paxton immediately knocked on Branden's office door."Boss, there's good news from the lab," he said.Branden lifted his head slowly, his calm gaze coldly scanning Paxton.Although Paxton was excited, he couldn't affect Branden, who remained composed."What's the matter?" Branden asked."The Arbotte Laboratory sent us a set of data," Paxton explained. "Lance said it's crucial for overcoming our experimental obstacles and will play a key role in our project."Paxton's excitement was palpable as he spoke. After so much effort, the prospect of completion filled him with intense excitement.Seeing Branden's impassive expression, Paxton couldn't help but feel puzzled. "Boss, aren't you pleased?" he asked.Branden came to his senses, a faint, enigmatic smile appearing on his cold face. "Indeed," he said lightly.Paxton understood that Branden must be very pleased at this moment.Branden's mind was filled with thoughts of Catherine. It turned out
Upon hearing the alert on the radio, Catherine knew that Thomas had likely disembarked. She gestured to Branden, who promptly took her hand and said, "Let's go. I'll accompany you to meet Mr. Theo!"As they walked, Catherine felt as if she were being led to meet her partner's parents, a sensation that even surprised herself. Thomas easily met up with them, as he was using the VIP channel.Not only did Thomas arrive, but his grandson, Scott, also accompanied him to Loxton. When Catherine and Branden stood together, they looked so well-matched that even Thomas, usually serious, couldn't help but smile.Seeing this, Scott couldn't resist teasing Thomas, "Grandpa, pay attention to your smile!"Thomas shot him an angry look. "Stop blabbering nonsense. I don't expect you to be like Cassie, but at least you should learn a thing or two from her."Scott, usually mischievous, had no retort upon hearing this. Catherine's strength was something even he admired.Before Catherine could spe
Thomas noticed Branden's cold expression, but he understood it because he was a man too.Rylan's goal was Catherine. No one liked their woman being coveted by someone else.Back in his younger days, Thomas didn't care if the other party was drunk; he would just drag him out and settle it with a fight.To avoid an argument between the young couple, Thomas decided not to bring up Rylan's matter for now. "That was all a year ago. Let's talk about it when we have time. The food's here. I'll take a few bites first."Catherine didn't want to ruin Thomas's appetite, so she dismissed the idea of asking further....Paxton got Rylan out, ready to put him in the car. Suddenly, a few men in black emerged, surrounding the two.Paxton scanned the group of men with cold eyes, showing no fear on his face. "What? Planning to fight me?"The group had no intention of confronting Paxton, so they didn't argue with him. "Mr. Duncan, we are Mr. Melton's people. Please hand him over to us!"Paxton h
The next morning, Catherine woke up early, which made Branden feel somewhat uneasy. "Why are you up so early?" he asked, as Catherine usually slept in.Catherine weakly replied that she had slept enough.After checking to ensure she was comfortable, Branden gently asked, "Do you want to have breakfast at home or go see Mr. Theo?" Catherine glanced at the time and decided, "Let's have breakfast at home. Mr. Theo should be up by now."Thomas, being old, had a routine. No matter the circumstances, he always woke up at five in the morning like clockwork."Wait here, I'll make breakfast for you," Branden said before leaving. Catherine leaned against the headboard, watching him with a slight smile.After breakfast at the apartment, Branden drove Catherine to Thomas's place. "You go to work. I'll go to the school with Mr. Theo." Catherine gestured to Branden. Once he left, Catherine knocked on Thomas's apartment door. Seeing Catherine, Thomas smiled. "You're up quite early," he r
For many years, Thomas has taken care of Catherine like a doting grandfather. When something was bothering Catherine, she didn't want to keep it from him. She extended her wrist towards Thomas.His expression darkened drastically. He thought that Catherine was unwell. He couldn't imagine any other reason for her to summon him from afar, using the excuse of a seminar at Styre University, unless she was seriously ill and didn't want anyone to know."Catherine, don't scare me. I'm old and can't handle this kind of stress!" Thomas exaggerated, earning a smile from Catherine, who felt moved.Healing was Thomas's area of expertise, and he had never shied away from it. His panicked reaction to the misunderstanding showed just how deep his love for her ran."Thomas, don't worry. It's just a minor ailment, nothing incurable!" Catherine reassured him.Thomas skeptically placed his hand on Catherine's, carefully checking her pulse. After a moment, he released her hand, eyeing her with suspic
Black Robe, seeing Ronin pressing for answers, directly told him the real reason. "It's not a big deal. Since Zobber is so dissatisfied with your alliance and Catherine, you should find a way to persuade her to join us."After understanding the reason, Ronin was shocked. He even doubted if his ears were playing tricks on him. "Sir, you're not joking with me, are you? Just before coming here, I received a message from Zobber. She threatened to kill me and issued a pursuit order against me. And now you want me to persuade her to come here? Isn't that sending me to my death?"Faced with Ronin's emotional outburst, Black Robe remained incredibly calm. "Ronin, why get so worked up? Haven't you forgotten what I just said? If you work for me, I'll protect you!"Ronin feared that once he was no longer useful, they would kill him without hesitation. "I can't do it. Such a difficult task should be given to your elite subordinates.""Ronin, you are my elite now. Are you planning to betray me?
After receiving the data from Arbotte Laboratory, Lance immediately led his team into a frenzy of overtime work. The information provided by Arbotte Laboratory gave them a breakthrough and set them on the right path. After several days of research, the team overcame a technical barrier.Excitedly, Lance found Cory and said, "I have good news for you! Our experiment has reached the third stage!"Upon hearing this, Cory was also delighted and said, "This is indeed good news. Lance, congratulations. By the way, Boss is here. Let's go and share this piece of good news with him."When Lance heard that Branden was present, his eyes lit up. Previously, he had been impressed by Branden's charm and believed that Branden was not just a profit-driven businessman but also had a great love for the country. This was why Lance was willing to join Red Star Laboratory for research.After Lance's arrival and careful observation, it became clear that Branden was intelligent and highly capable, and he