This was probably the first time Branden had ever been rejected in his life.It was also the first time he had taken the initiative and been rejected.However, Branden wasn't upset at all. Instead, a faint, mischievous smile played on his thin lips as he spoke."Give me a reason!"Just like last time with Catherine at the Charm Bar, he wanted an explanation.He would let Catherine go if she could convince him.Catherine raised an eyebrow, her attitude indifferent, her eyes carrying a hint of coldness and rebelliousness. At this moment, she exuded a wild and arrogant aura."I do what I want!"She never needed to justify her actions, no matter who she was with.A sense of rebellion and untamed spirit emanated from her entire being, which was remarkable to witness.After a few seconds of silence, Branden chuckled."Let me take you back home!" he said.Catherine knew that this man was up to something.Perhaps he knew from the beginning that she wouldn't agree to have dinner wi
Hearing Catherine's question, Branden surprisingly didn't get upset as he usually would. Instead, he responded with a faint smile."It belongs to Triston," he explained to Catherine.With those words, Catherine instantly understood. The Lamberts were not lacking in money, so if Triston opened a barbecue restaurant, it would likely satisfy her appetite.It meant the restaurant wouldn't cut corners with low-quality ingredients, so everything here must be decent.Catherine pondered this and suddenly felt her appetite whetted.Once she had the thought, she was determined to try the international barbecue restaurant.Catherine instructed Paxton, who was in the driver's seat, "Pull over to the side!"Paxton obediently followed her order and pulled over to the side. After all, his boss hadn't uttered a word throughout, which meant he should listen to Miss Swann.After the car came to a stop, Catherine instinctively opened the door and got out, following the scent of barbecue.Her sen
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.A
Feeling the fury emanating from Rachael, Catherine halted and turned to face her.Despite Rachael's demeanor, Catherine's expression remained indifferent and cold, seemingly unaffected. She stared at Rachael with cold eyes, silently questioning her intentions.In Rachael's eyes, Catherine was an arrogant girl who thought highly of herself.Rachael's belief that Catherine was a troublemaker who could only cause distress only grew stronger, fueling her anger to the point where she couldn't control her temper any longer. She madly shouted at Catherine, "Who do you think you are, Catherine Swann? Let me tell you, you'd better start behaving yourself. You have no manners at all. Where the hell did you go after school? What were you doing, huh? Do you even know what time it is now? You're nothing but a wild savage!"Witnessing Rachael shouting at Catherine, Liana and Johnathan couldn't hide the joy in their hearts. The bright smiles on their faces revealed their discontent with Catheri
The next day, Catherine didn't rush to school upon waking up. Instead, she took a leave from school and accompanied her lawyer, Leonel Bolton, to the Swann Corporation's office building. Being considered a top-tier aristocratic family in Casier, the security at their office building was naturally stringent. Two tall security guards stood downstairs, scanning the area with sharp gazes. The stern expressions on their faces were enough to intimidate even the most timid individuals, not to mention their well-trained and muscular physiques.As a black Mercedes parked steadily at the entrance, Catherine, the first one to step out of the car, walked confidently forward.Her eyes focused straight ahead, and her cold and proud expression symbolized her noble status.She strolled with confidence towards the building, causing the two towering security guards to subconsciously bend over and greet her, recognizing her as someone born to be respected.Only after the group entered the gat
The mocking gazes and continuous sneers seemed to have no effect on Catherine. She remained unfazed, not even blinking or changing her expression. Lifting her head, she slowly scanned the room with her pure brown eyes, as clear as glass, emitting a chilling light as she looked at each person present.Wherever her gaze landed, no one dared to meet her eyes.The mocking laughter gradually subsided, as no one had expected such a sharp and powerful gaze from a young girl.They were subconsciously intimidated by her, even forgetting why they had mocked her moments ago.With the room quieting down, Catherine reached out a hand to Leonel who stood behind her, without even turning her head. Immediately, Leonel opened his briefcase and took out several documents, respectfully handing them to Catherine.Korbin looked at Leonel with disdain.Leonel was a well-known lawyer in the industry, yet he showed extreme respect to this young girl. "He is making a fool of himself," Korbin thought.
Korbin seethed with anger, but Catherine remained composed, unaffected by his emotional display. Her beautiful eyes glanced around the room before settling on Korbin, and her lips curled into a mysterious smile that left everyone wondering what she was thinking."Mr. Swann, if you desire the position of chairperson, I can offer it to you," she calmly replied.Catherine blinked at him as if waiting for his nod of approval.The people present were shocked to hear Catherine's unexpected offer, thinking that she was arrogant. They couldn't believe that she would say such a thing.Leonel, standing behind Catherine, tried his best to maintain a serious expression. While Korbin might not have been as powerful as his father, he still held significant influence in Casier.Catherine offering him the position could easily be misinterpreted as Leonel manipulating his daughter.Catherine acted as if she were being gracious to Korbin, but her intentions were clear, to strip him of his power.
Upon hearing Leonel's question, Catherine nonchalantly nodded, as if she were unaffected by anything that had transpired.It had taken an hour, which was too long for her."I've read everything and memorized the main points. There shouldn't be any problem dealing with the projects of the Swann Corporation. If I have any questions, I'll contact you!"Her voice was cold, without warmth or emotion.However, why did it sound sarcastic to him?Leonel couldn't help but feel like a fool for offering his support earlier.Did someone like her, who could absorb and memorize so much information in just an hour, truly need his assistance?Seeing Catherine get up and leave, Leonel quickly followed.He finally understood why Mr. Swann insisted strongly on Catherine returning to inherit the family business.There would be no hope for the Swann Corporation without Catherine. She could make the Swann Corporation invincible and always stand undefeated in the industry if she wanted.As they rea