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All Her Secrets Chapter 611 by Chestnut

Chapter 611 Edson’s Arrival

Aidan caught Paxton’s glare and instinctively shrunk his neck.

“Isn’t it weird how it’s all aimed at Catherine?” Aidan asked. He didn’t notice that Branden’s eyes darkened suddenly after he spoke.

Branden’s eyes darkened with a gloomy look.

Then he said, “Keep eyes on him. Notify me pronto if anything comes up!

His chilling tone sent shivers down Paxton’s spine. He knew Edson had crossed a line with Branden.

“Sure. I’ll add more men to tail Edson,” Paxton replied.

The best of the Duncans’ Shadow Guards were already keeping tabs on Edson. After all, the Breens weren’t to be underestimated.

After Branden’s instructions, Paxton immediately deployed personnel to the highest level to ensure everything was foolproof.

Amid their conversation, Aidan suddenly remembered something and blurted it out.

He said, “By the way, remember when Catherine clashed with the Facers? The Breens sent a formal notice to the Facers and let Mr. Facer back down.”

As Aidan finished, he noticed both men’s focus shift to him, especially Branden, whose gaze made him nervously gulp.

Then he continued, “Don’t misunderstand. I’m not suggesting anything. I just thought maybe Catherine might know the Breens or have some connection. Shouldn’t we be cautious before we act?”

Paxton felt Aidan had a point. He turned to Branden and awaited further instructions.

Paxton’s implication was to have Branden ask Catherine about it.

This sort of thing could be resolved with just a single sentence.

However, Branden never meddled in Catherine’s affairs. They maintained a sense of mystery about each other and guessed each other’s moves.

The two of them happily played this trick, which exhausted people around them. After a few moments of silence, Branden’s answer remained unchanged. “Keep watching.”

Catherine stepped out of the lab slowly. As she lifted her gaze, she spotted Ronin, who had been waiting at the lab entrance.

The moment Catherine noticed Ronin, he, too, caught sight of her.

“Catherine…”

Ronin hadn’t seen Catherine for days and missed her very much.

After rushing to Catherine in a few steps, he said, “Catherine, let’s grab a bite, and then I’ll fill you in on everything!”

For Ronin, Catherine’s well-being came above all else.

No matter the size of the task, it wouldn’t stop him from getting her to eat. Catherine had no objections. It was lunchtime anyway, so they decided to have lunch together.

The two had barely taken a few steps when suddenly, a black sedan blocked their path. Ronin frowned and squinted at the car. The car windows were dark, and he could not see who was inside.

He whispered to Catherine, “Who’s this? He is so arrogant and rolls up in a flashy car to the campus.”

Styre University was known for strict management and top achievements, maintaining strict control over access and entry.

It maintained tight control and restrictions even on teachers’ vehicles, let alone outsiders entering the lab area.

This person’s car barging into the restricted zone indicated a significant status.

Before Catherine could respond, the car doors automatically opened. A man in a black suit stepped out.

Catherine’s eyes tightened instantly. She squinted ahead and quietly uttered a name, “Edson!”

Edson removed his sunglasses and revealed a handsome face that captivated all.

“Long time no see, Cassie.”

Edson had a strikingly handsome appearance. He was the epitome of the Euphosean ethnicity. He had well- defined features and captivating blue eyes, which added a touch of subtle allure to his handsome face.

Ronin’s sunny expression turned stormy as he saw Edson. He swiftly positioned himself in front of Catherine and directly faced Edson with a grim gaze.

“What’s your business here? Stay away from Catherine!”

Edson smirked coldly with mockery and disdain in his blue eyes. He replied, “Since when did Catherine’s lackey get the guts to talk to me like this?”

As Edson finished speaking, he casually twisted the ring on his little finger.

After Ronin saw this, his face turned pale with fear.

Sensing it, Catherine pulled Ronin behind her and warned Edson, “Don’t want a fight? Then stop provoking me!”

After speaking, Catherine grabbed Ronin’s hand and prepared to leave. Suddenly, Edson lunged forward. He reached out to grab Catherine’s shoulder and wanted to hold her.

In the next moment, Catherine executed a beautiful shoulder throw.

Edson was thrown forcefully to the ground, but his movements were remarkably agile. He swiftly rolled and got back on his feet.

Catherine acted fast, and her moves were precise and deadly.

The bodyguards in the car saw the situation turning sour and immediately rushed out. Catherine had already subdued Edson at this point.

Catherine shot them a cold glance, and the security guards, who had been about to intervene, stopped in their tracks.

They eyed Catherine cautiously but dared not approach.

With a firm grip on Edson’s arm, Catherine lifted it higher, which caused Edson to have a pained expression. He was clearly trying hard to endure the discomfort.

Catherine raised her hand slightly, and her voice carried a cold tone that sent chills down their spines.

“Feel free to move if you don’t want your hand to go.”

Edson didn’t dare challenge Catherine’s words. He knew better than anyone how ruthless she could be.

“Cassie, I just wanted to invite you to dinner. Why do you treat me so harshly?

“No need. Dining with you ruins my appetite.”

Catherine didn’t want a confrontation at Styre University with Edson, but it wouldn’t be her fault if Edson pushed it.

With a forceful push, Catherine sent Edson crashing to the ground. “Get lost!

After that, Edson sat on the ground and still stared at Catherine with a smirk.

The nearby bodyguards were stunned. It was the first time they’d seen Edson get beat up and still manage to smile.

Only Edson’s driver, who had been by his side since Edson’s childhood, knew that Edson had never won against Catherine.

From childhood till now, Edson had taken numerous beatings. He’d gotten used to it and could still manage a smile.

Catherine ignored Edson and directly left with Ronin.

As Catherine departed, Edson gazed after her with a mischievous smile.

He murmured, “Cassie, I’ll be waiting

for your return.”

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All Her Secrets by Chestnut

All Her Secrets by Chestnut

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Status: Completed Type: Author: Native Language: English

Catherine Swann, a simple countryside girl, was having a leisurely and carefree life in the countryside. She thought she could have a happy life there for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, life had other plans for her. Her grandfather left a will for her, making her the inheritor of the Swanns’ billion-dollar fortune. As if that wasn’t shocking enough, he also arranged a marriage for her.

Branden Duncan, the only heir of the wealthiest family in Casier, was the dream prince charming of almost all the women in Casier. But Catherine turned him down in public. Instead of being angry about it, he was attracted by Catherine's cold eyes.Although Catherine seemed to be a girl with a simple life in the countryside, she was not simple. What kind of identity did she have? How would she deal with her unexpected fiancé and the opposition from the rest of the Swanns to her inheritance of the Swanns’ fortune?

Chapter 1 Return of the Jinx At Vicente Swann's funeral. As the Swanns were one of the three prominent families in Casier, Vicente's funeral was naturally packed with big shots and members of respected families in Casier. In the noisy venue, the arrival of a girl in a white T-shirt attracted the attention of everyone present. All of the people present were either rich or powerful. Despite being good-looking, the girl wore a cheap and battered T-shirt, setting her apart from everyone else at the funeral. Seeing how she walked straight toward the Swanns family, someone couldn't help asking curiously, "Who is she? Why is she sitting with the Swanns?" "I heard that she is Miss Catherine, the second daughter of the Swanns that had lived away from the family. Vicente only asked her to come back before he died." "Is that so? I heard that Vicente ordered the family to announce his will in front of everyone before he died. I guess she only returned for this!" ... The girl did not know that she had already become the topic of the guests' discussions. She looked calmly ahead with an indifferent expression on her face. Her eyes remained focused on Vicente's portrait in the middle of the venue. Nobody knew what she was thinking about at the time. At the sight of Catherine Swann like this, Liana Swann, the youngest and favorite daughter of the Swanns, couldn't help complaining to her mother, who was sitting next to her. "Mom, what is going on with this country girl? Grandpa has died. Even if she isn't sad, she should at least pretend to cry. What would the others think if the media took a photo of her like this later? She wouldn't even change her clothes when we asked her to. People that don't know better would think that the Swanns have mistreated her!" After hearing her youngest daughter's complaints, Rachael Swann furrowed her brows too. She thought that her youngest daughter did have a point. She never loved Catherine, her daughter from the countryside, dearly. In fact, Catherine pissed Rachael off just one day after she had returned. However, it was not the right time for Rachael to handle Catherine now. She planned to wait until the funeral was over before sending Catherine back to the countryside so that Catherine wouldn't continue to embarrass the Swanns here. Looking up, Rachael saw that her husband had arrived. She comforted her youngest daughter in a low voice, "Liana, be good. Your father is here. Bear with Catherine for now. We need to deal with what is important first!" Liana couldn't show her annoyance towards Catherine in public, so she could only choke back the complaints on the tip of her tongue. Nobody noticed that Catherine, who had been looking straight ahead, smiled lightly. The Swanns never spent time with Catherine, so they wouldn't know she had exceptional hearing. Even though Rachael and Liana spoke in a low voice, Catherine clearly heard every word of their exchange. Her mother truly did not love her! As Catherine stared at Vicente's portrait, her eyes flashed with a faint trace of sadness. Did she have to cry because of pain? ... Korbin Swann walked up the stage slowly. He gave a long speech first and expressed his views about how great Vicente was before finally announcing that the family would publicly announce Vicente's will. As many people knew this beforehand, the crowd was not too surprised. Vicente had a son and daughter. It was a no-brainer who would inherit the fortune of the Swanns. However, nobody understood why Vicente would make sure to make such a fuss to announce his will publicly. Was it just for formality? The lawyer Vicente trusted the most when he was still alive opened the sealed will and read it out loud. "After careful consideration, I, Vicente Swann, leave all my shares of the Swann Corporation, real estate properties, and a 500 million-dollar deposit at the Bank of Nospines to my granddaughter, Catherine Swann..." At the lawyer's words, the crowd gasped in shock. Not even the Swanns, everyone present was dumbfounded. Catherine Swann? Wasn't she the second daughter of the Swanns, the jinx that Vicente sent off to be raised in the countryside when she was young? How could it be? She would inherit the fortune of the Swanns. With their jaws dropped, everyone shared a similar look of horror. Except for Catherine, the center of the discussion. She still looked indifferent, as though nothing had happened. Her eyes were still fixed on Vicente's portrait in the center of the hall. Her lips parted slightly as she spoke in an almost inaudible voice. "Old man, what were you thinking?"

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