All Her Secrets

Catherine was confused. She gave Branden a searching look. Branden’s handsome face revealed a hint of a smile. His lips could not help but lift a bit. “I heard you are participating in the celebration gala selection.”

“Yes,” Catherine answered briefly.

“Can I watch it?” Branden looked earnestly at Catherine. It was one of the few times Branden used an interrogative sentence. He was used to ordering people. His interrogative sentences were only for Catherine.

Catherine was okay with it. All teams would perform in public. Anyone could be in the audience, and so could Branden.

“It’s the early stage now. I’ll let you know when I make it to the final.”

The teams would audition during the qualifying match, and there might not be many qualified performances. Catherine thought it unnecessary for Branden to watch her show at this stage, so she wanted him to be there after she was in the final.

Branden gazed at her with a mischievous smile in his bright eyes. Catherine caught it and walked half a step toward him. She looked into his eyes, her brow raised. She asked lightly, stretching the words, “What? Don’t you think I can make it to the final?”

“You can make it.” Branden’s voice was full of certainty and zero doubt. Catherine suddenly wanted to tease him. “You have faith in me?”

Again, Branden answered without any hesitation, “I do.”

It was only an activity at the school. The Duncan Corporation was the most influential honorary committee member, and the president could help Catherine’s team skip to the final if Branden wanted.

Branden did not worry about the final at all. It all depended on whether Catherine wanted to be in it or not. “Liana, look! Is that Branden, the head of the Duncans?”

and spoke to Liana excitedly. Liana’s eyes lit up upon hearing Branden’s name. Her gaze followed where Elena’s finger pointed, and

freshened up. She looked a lot more alive. Never had she thought

with a girl. Who do you think she is? Her

in resentment. How could the girl’s back not be

with Catherine’s appearance.

very mad at Catherine. Branden looked at his wristwatch and realized the time was nearly up. He urged Catherine, “Go in. Don’t forget to eat

at the food container. She could see the bread and omelet with

nodded and

to the spot and watched her leave. His eyes were always cold. They only turned soft

knew who the girl was when Catherine turned around. She gaped at Catherine

can that be

heard the name and was agitated. She stomped in

not mention that

mouth after Liana’s rare loss of temper. She remembered well that Liana had claimed only Branden deserved her. Before Liana could approach Branden, Catherine was

was thinking. She wanted to cozy up

you don’t need to worry. We all know Catherine is a jinx. Even if she wins Branden’s heart with her filthy methods, it won’t last long. A rich and powerful family like the Duncans will never accept

Elena belittled Catherine, the better Liana’s mood became. Seeing Liana’s mood lighten, Elena continued, “Catherine wants to be in the spotlight, right? We can go against her together and eliminate her

The rules were simple. The Student Union and the audience would appraise and

as the audience to vote. The heads of

was the head of the Publicity Department, and the other was the head of the