Chapter 856 Audrey’s Husband
Branden drove Catherine to the airport. Audrey had been away from Loxton for a while, and Triston, feeling down, returned to Casier. Upon Audrey’s return, she immediately contacted Catherine.
As Catherine arrived at the airport, Audrey emerged from a special passageway. Despite Audrey being fully disguised with a hat, mask, and sunglasses, Catherine recognized her at once.
The long-awaited reunion left Audrey extremely excited, and she immediately embraced Catherine, exclaiming how much she missed her.
Observing Audrey’s embrace, Branden furrowed his brow. If it weren’t for the fact that Audrey was Catherine’s sister, he would have had her taken to a psychiatric hospital.
Audrey, sensing Branden’s intimidating presence, quickly released Catherine, suggesting they leave the crowded airport to talk privately.
Instead of immediately returning home, Branden suggested having a meal together and took them to a restaurant.
Audrey got out of the car, glanced around, and gave a thumbs-up to Branden. “Mr. Duncan, you’re not only attentive but also with good taste. This place is great.”
The restaurant had an elegant ambiance and, most importantly, was very private, allowing Audrey to relax without worrying about the paparazzi.
In response to Audrey’s praise, Branden gave a faint smile and led them into the restaurant.
“Mr. Duncan, welcome. Your table is ready. Please follow me,” said the restaurant manager, personally escorting them to a private room.
The manager brought the menu and, after a glance from Branden, astutely handed two menus to Catherine and Audrey.
Catherine glanced at the menu and was pleasantly surprised to find that most of the dishes were her favorites. Looking up at Branden, she asked, “Is this restaurant yours?”
Branden raised an eyebrow and replied, “You’re as smart as ever! The chef here is quite skilled at making these dishes. I had them once and decided to buy this restaurant, and I’ve made some adjustments to the menu.”
Audrey teased, “I don’t need to eat lunch now. Your sweet talk has filled me up.”
Catherine smiled wryly, feeling a sense of joy.
The dishes arrived promptly, but just as Audrey was about to eat, her phone rang. After a glance, she furrowed her brow and then turned it off as the call persisted.
Catherine, noticing Audrey’s unease, asked, “Is everything okay?”
Audrey hesitated, looking flustered, and explained it was just a boring sales call that she hung up on.
Catherine didn’t keep asking. If it were just a sales call, Audrey couldn’t have been so nervous.
“Catherine, I heard you’ve been busy with experiments lately. How’s it going?” Audrey had been away from Loxton for some time, so she wasn’t aware of recent events. She occasionally contacted Catherine and heard about Catherine’s busy work in the laboratory.
“It’s going smoothly,” Catherine responded calmly.
After the meal, Branden escorted Audrey back to her apartment. Audrey had initially wanted Catherine to stay and keep her company, but Catherine refused, saying, “I need to go back to the lab. If I have time tonight, I’ll come to see you.”
“Alright.” Audrey bid Catherine farewell reluctantly.
As Catherine and Branden went downstairs, they noticed a man suspiciously using binoculars to look in the direction of the apartment. Following his gaze, Catherine noticed that he was observing Audrey’s apartment, which could be told from the layout of the apartment building.
Branden noticed it too, and they both approached the man.
The man seemed surprised when he saw Catherine.
Catherine, sensing the man’s surprise, became more certain that he was spying on Audrey. She placed her hand on his shoulder, asking, “What are you up to?”
The man didn’t immediately respond to Catherine’s question but instead asked her, “What’s your relationship with Audrey Swann?”
Branden didn’t like his woman being questioned and decided to teach him a lesson. To his surprise, the man reacted swiftly, evading Branden’s restraint and engaging in a scuffle.
Catherine didn’t immediately intervene, silently watching the two fight. The man’s speed indicated he was skilled in combat, but he was ultimately no match for Branden.
“Three, two, one,” Catherine counted, and in an instant, the man was pinned to the ground by Branden.
The man, lying on the ground, angrily questioned Branden, “Who are you, and why did you attack me for no reason?”
Catherine approached and squatted in front of the man, her sharp eyes locking onto his. “I should be the one asking you. Why were you using binoculars to look at Audrey’s apartment? What’s your motive?” she questioned.
The man realized that Catherine and Branden were not to be trifled with. When he heard Audrey’s name, his expression changed from anger to surprise, and he became more polite as he looked at Catherine. “You’re Audrey’s sister, aren’t you?”
Catherine knew there must be some connection between the man and Audrey, and she gestured for Branden to release him.
The man stood up and stretched. He didn’t run, as he knew that leaving under Branden’s nose was not a wise option.
The man seemed quite curious about Catherine. “You don’t need to deny it.
You’re definitely Audrey’s sister. You two look so alike, especially those beautiful eyes.”
