Zobber turned around and briefed Withal on the situation with a puzzled expression. She said, "It seems like I got a call from Black Robe just now. He told me to take down Mr. Duncan at the Duncan Corporation's showcase in a month."Withal frowned and then turned to make a call to Catherine. Two minutes later, Withal turned back to Zobber with the update. "The information is confirmed. Catherine says the Duncan Corporation's showcase is indeed next month, not publicly announced yet, and only a few people internally are aware of it."Zobber exclaimed in excitement, "Wow! These people are too formidable. Information like this should only be known by the top executives of the Duncan Corporation. They must have deep connections to get this intel so quickly."Withal sneered with disdain. He replied, "If they weren't planted in the higher-ups, how could he boldly promise you half of the Duncan Corporation?"Zobber found it made sense. It seemed that Black Robe had more than one operative
"Miss Swann, it's been a while since you provided our organization with any updates. Is our collaboration still on?"Hearing the slightly threatening voice on the phone, Catherine responded with an aloof attitude, "Just wait."After delivering her words, Catherine promptly hung up the phone. She was completely unconcerned about the other party's reaction.On the other end, Black Robe was somewhat angered, feeling that Catherine had shown him a great deal of disrespect. In the next moment, an email automatically popped up on his computer.Frowning, he opened the email and examined its contents. Not many could stealthily breach his computer's firewall and pop up a message. Catherine happened to be one of those few.After reading the email, Black Robe smirked. He finally understood why Catherine could decisively hang up on him without fear. It was simply because she could afford to offend him.As he gazed at the experimental data on his computer, Black Robe's smile became brighter.
Despite Catherine's admission of her involvement in the laboratory project data leak, Ultan still couldn't believe that.He looked at Catherine with astonishment. Then he turned to Marshall, who stood beside him. Marshall also wore a bewildered expression, clearly not understanding the current situation.Seeing Ultan's gaze, Marshall, in a public setting, gestured for Ultan to continue. After a brief exchange between them, Ultan proceeded with questioning Catherine. He asked, "Catherine, since you've admitted that the project data was leaked by you, I think you need to explain the matter of the substantial bribery payment. What do you think?"Catherine remained cold. "I've said it before. There was no substantial bribery payment.""So, you mean you didn't take any money? Then tell me, if not for money, why did you leak the experimental data? There must be a reason. As the lead on the project, don't you understand its significance to you?" Ultan's tone gradually became stern. He cou
"Catherine, hold on!" Rylan caught up with Catherine at the entrance of her office.Catherine halted and turned to face him. She said coldly, "You can't just come and go as you please here, understand?"Rylan paused and retreated his foot. The assistant by his side was stunned. It was the first time he witnessed someone treat Rylan like this, and oddly enough, Rylan didn't seem angry at all.Catherine began packing up things she needed to take from her office. There weren't many things, and she quickly finished. Throughout this time, Rylan stood by the office door. He just waited quietly until Catherine came out.Rylan caught up with her and said, "Catherine, I don't think you should compromise so easily. Not explaining things clearly may affect your reputation.""It's my business, and you shouldn't interfere," Catherine replied coldly and then left the research building with her belongings.Rylan followed her out. Even the assistant found him a bit too passionate, especially whe
In the Melton Group, Aaron had Selene sent to the hospital. If it were not for Aaron to show up timely and stop Rylan, she would have been strangled to death. Selene was so intimidated by Rylan that she left the office with his assistant without saying anything. Only Rylan and Aaron were in the office. Aaron looked at Rylan. His stomach sank. If Rylan's assistant hadn't informed him beforehand, Rylan would have done something terrible."Do you know what you just did?" asked Aaron.Rylan didn't answer him. Aaron raised his voice and continued, "You almost killed her!" He coughed violently. He was old and in bad health. The fluctuation of emotion made him out of breath.Rylan, who had been frosty, poured a glass of water and handed it to Aaron. "Grandpa, I don't deserve your concern."Aaron took the water, his hand shaking and his eyes filled with tears. He regretted sending Rylan back to the Meltons in Loewe when he was still a child. Or else Rylan would not turned out to be broke
Selene was in the hospital. She could barely speak. And her neck was in colossal pain due to the strangling. Even drinking water was painful to her. Selene stopped the doctor who was leaving and asked, "Doctor, how long does it take to recover?"The doctor pushed his glasses hesitantly and said in a severe voice, " The swelling can be relieved within three days, but it will take another week to recover fully.""Can you at least ease the pain?" That was what she was concerned about. She could try to eat as little as possible but still had to eat. The thing was, the pain was unbearable, even though she was only lying there and doing nothing. The doctor could only say, "Miss Miller, it takes time for the medicine to work. We've given you painkillers. Your pain will be eased soon enough." But he never mentioned exactly how soon.Selene was furious to see the doctor leave. She spent extra money to shift into a single ward, and this was what she got. What a jerk! She accidentally moved
A phone call from Marshall woke Catherine. "Catherine, come to the university. Ultan has something to talk about with you."Hearing Marshall's voice, Catherine slowly came to her senses. "Professor Hartley? What's going on? Why do you call?" Her voice was less distant and more attractive. Marshall knew she was sleeping without thinking. He was flooded with resentment at having to work overnight. "Hurry up. I won't cover you up if you're late." He hung up resentfully.Catherine leisurely got up. How naive was she to think she could have a vacation? They wanted her back just one day after they threw her out. She dressed up and headed out for school.Her arrival at the lab building attracted a lot of attention. Although she was not officially expelled, it was an open secret in the lab building.Catherine ignored all the gazes and swiped her badge, trying to enter the building. But the machine alarmed. "Trespassing! Please step back."This only caused more attention to her. People s
After Marshall blamed him for blocking Catherine, Ultan went downstairs to look for Catherine. However, Ultan never ordered Catherine to be put on the block list. He had no idea who did this."Catherine, I heard you want me to invite you in personally. Is that true?" asked Ultan.What Ultan said made the crowd more and more curious. Their gazes darted between Ultan and Catherine. Some thought Ultan was here to scold Catherine instead of picking her up and that Catherine had asked for it with her arrogance. They were eager to witness the scene where Ultan harshly scolded Catherine.When asked by Ultan, Catherine slowly looked up, neither humble nor pushy. Then she said casually, "Mr. Farell, you want to talk to me in the lab building, right? Now that my badge is blocked, I need you here to prove I'm invited. I don't want innocent people to be punished for letting me in."Only then did Marshall realize Catherine wanted Ultan to be here in person for his reputation, not for herself. H