All Her Secrets

Triston’s arrival at the restaurant had already caught Branden’s attention.
To avoid alarming Catherine, he allowed Triston to approach, but he didn’t expect him to be so clueless.
When Catherine looked up, Triston realized that the girl sitting across from Branden was her.
His face instantly lit up with a smile as he addressed her, “Hey, Catherine, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect to run into you in
my restaurant!”
Catherine remained silent, maintaining her cold demeanor, not even glancing at Triston, and continuing to enjoy her barbecue.
Triston, despite coming from a wealthy family, didn’t act like the typical obnoxious rich kid.
Even if Catherine ignored him, he didn’t seem upset. Instead, his gaze shifted between Catherine and Branden.
“Oh, oh, oh, your table is ready. Maybe I should join you here? The more, the merrier! Am I right?”
After saying that, Triston immediately sat down, took a new set of utensils, and didn’t hesitate to start eating the food on the
table.
As for his group of friends, he had already forgotten them.
For him, there was nothing more enjoyable at the moment.
However, Triston’s moment of happiness didn’t last long. Catherine didn’t appreciate being watched while eating, especially with
Branden sitting across from her. And to make matters. worse, Triston had invited himself to their table.
Sensing the change in Catherine’s gaze, Branden put down his fork and looked at Triston.
Triston was too focused on figuring out the relationship between Catherine and Branden to notice the change in Branden’s
demeanor.
Recognizing Triston’s cluelessness, Branden glanced at Paxton, who was sitting beside him.
Paxton understood his boss’ glance. The next second, he came over and forcibly pulled Triston away.
Before Triston could react, he was dragged far from Branden’s table.

Moreover, Paxton kept a watchful eye on Triston, not giving him a chance to come back in.
Frustrated, Triston stomped his feet but couldn’t overpower Paxton. Eventually, he had to swallow his anger and give up.
After calming down, Triston approached Paxton with a smile and raised an eyebrow.
“Paxton, is your boss truly interested in that girl? Something is going on between them, right?
Paxton remained expressionless, his face cold, not even glancing at Triston.
Unable to get anything from Paxton, Triston had no choice but to give up.
Meanwhile, Catherine and Branden continued sitting at the table together.
Catherine was enjoying her barbecue alone, while Branden intermittently ate the meat and vegetables. Although he didn’t
consume much, he kept her company by consistently eating.
Catherine had a preference for hot sauce. The spicier, the better. What she had ordered might be too much for most people,
especially someone like Branden, who supposedly couldn’t handle spicy food.
However, after hearing what Triston had said, she specifically observed Branden. To her surprise, he calmly put the food coated
in hot sauce into his mouth without any reaction or even a furrowed brow.
It was quite impressive for someone who was supposedly unable to handle spicy food.
After a while, Catherine was almost full and put down her fork.
Branden noticed her cessation and asked calmly, “Are you full?”
She nodded and got up.
Responding with a nod was the utmost respect Catherine could offer.
Usually, she didn’t concern herself with social norms and would simply leave after her meal, even with Ronin and the others.
Observing her stand up, Branden also got up and left without being bothered by Catherine’s rebellious attitude.
Once in the car, Catherine resumed her previous position, leaning against the window. However, she seemed more energetic
than before dinner.

After a while, Branden asked, “I heard you made a three-month agreement with Korbin.”
“Mm!” Catherine replied.
Her attitude remained cold, but Branden didn’t mind. “It is possible to increase the stock price of the Swann Corporation in a
short period. If the conditions are right, the stock price will rise.
Although Catherine didn’t respond to Branden, she listened carefully to every word he said and closely watched his every move.
After finishing his statement, Branden took a document from a drawer and handed it to Catherine.
“This might be helpful to you!”
Catherine accepted the document and opened it, realizing it was a merger contract.
She read it carefully, even though she didn’t fully understand the project. However, she was confident that with the capital of the
Duncan Corporation, the Swann Corporation wouldn’t need to have a share in this project.
After reading the project contract, Catherine turned her head to Branden with a curious gaze.
“Why are you helping me?” she asked.
Branden’s deep, dark eyes met Catherine’s, emitting a sharp gleam accompanied by a hint of amusement, making it difficult to
decipher his intentions.
He didn’t impose any conditions on Catherine, ask her to do anything, or put on a pretentious show for her.
Squinting and looking at her, who was arrogant and reckless as usual, Branden’s lips curved faintly, revealing a hint of
amusement. “Don’t you think it is more interesting to make impossible things possible?”
Only Branden could say such words, willing to spend billions to make things interesting.
Catherine didn’t immediately refuse him. After all, why would she say no to a business deal that came her way?
Raising the stock price of the Swann Corporation wouldn’t be too difficult for her.
Since someone willingly offered an olive branch, it wouldn’t hurt to take a closer look. Catherine gave him a cold glance and said
indifferently, “I’ll consider it.”

At that moment, the car arrived at the entrance of the Swanns’. Catherine pushed the car door open and got out without looking
back. “Thanks,” she said coldly.
Branden sat in the car and watched her confidently walk away, silently chuckling.
Sitting in the driver’s seat, Paxton thought he had never encountered anyone like Catherine in his life.
He knew what project his boss had offered to Catherine. It was very important for the Duncan. Corporation.
Now, his boss handed this golden opportunity to Catherine, but she seemed unwilling to accept it.
He wondered if Catherine truly didn’t understand the significance of this offer or if she was simply too arrogant.
Paxton turned around and respectfully asked in a low voice, “Mr. Duncan, are we heading back to your place now?”
Branden remained composed, his thin lips slightly curved as he replied coldly, “Drive me to the hospital.”
Paxton was shocked, knowing that something had happened as he had expected.
His boss had exceptional tolerance, only choosing to speak up now.
Without hesitation, Paxton put the pedal to the metal and sped away in the car.
On the other hand, Catherine had no idea what awaited her at home.
Upon returning to the Swanns’, she discovered several people still sitting in the living room.
Everyone was present except for Korbin.
As Catherine entered, Rachael shot her a glare with a severe expression, displaying her extreme upset.
Catherine ignored Rachael as if she wasn’t there and turned around, walking towards her room.
Her reaction completely infuriated Rachael, who abruptly stood up, her gaze fixed on Catherine’s back.
“Stop right now!”