All Her Secrets

Korbin squinted his eyes upon hearing this. He looked at Rachael angrily with his dark eyes. He was a man and the head of the Swanns. His authority was not something that should be challenged.

Under normal circumstances, Rachael might have felt fear and apprehension under Korbin’s intimidating gaze. After all, the most impressive quality among women in the upper echelons of high society wasn’t intelligence or their lineage, it was endurance.

To become a successful lady of a prestigious family, one had to learn how to endure. However, Rachael could no longer hold back today. Johnathan was her bottom line and Rachael wouldn’t allow anyone to harm Johnathan.

“What? Did I say something wrong? That jinx has come back to bring disaster upon us. She wants to drag all of us down with her,” Rachael retorted without flinching even when faced with Korbin’s threat.

Korbin’s face darkened, not only because of Rachael’s unprecedented refusal to yield but also because he was dissatisfied with Catherine. Just like Rachael, Korbin also valued Johnathan the most.

After all, Johnathan was the Swanns’ only son. Although Korbin had four children, the Swanns’ fortune would ultimately be given to Johnathan.

Johnathan felt emboldened upon seeing his father’s anger and added, ” Dad, let me tell you. The reason why that jinx, Catherine, dares to be this arrogant is because Branden from the Duncans has her back. She thinks Branden is something special. But in your eyes, he’s just a junior. Am I right?

Hearing Johnathan’s words, Korbin sensed that something was amiss. He asked, “What’s the full story?”

Johnathan recounted everything he had witnessed at the restaurant to Korbin. He said, “Dad, what’s so good about that jinx? Apart from her looks, she’s got a temper as tough as nails. Why would Branden, a big shot from the Duncans, be interested in her?”

Korbin smirked. His eyes carried a mocking tone mixed with a hint of affection. “You’re still young and don’t understand these things. Do you think Branden’s reputation in the business world is for nothing? I suspect his intentions aren’t that simple.”

Being a child of a prestigious family, Johnathan quickly caught on. He asked, “Dad, do you think Branden is thinking of using Catherine, that jinx, to gain control of the Swanns’ wealth?”

looked at Johnathan with curiosity. Then he calmly asked, Think about it. Whose name is

bastard from the Duncans! I knew he couldn’t possibly be interested in

they couldn’t afford to offend. If the Duncans were truly intent

Rachael asked. Korbin’s eyes were cold, and his smile gradually faded. “Branden is a promising young man, but I, Korbin, am no pushover. It won’t be easy for him to

of a plan on his way home. He

rural life and may have some martial arts skills. But my uncle is a military

afterward. Rachael had an elder brother with a peculiar personality. He had never gotten along well with others since they were

who married into a prestigious family. It was fortunate that Rachael had married early. If

was a feasible plan. Her brother was a straightforward man. He would certainly

brother doesn’t listen to me, but he respects our mother. I’ll talk to her about it during

nodded in agreement. Although he was reluctant to air their dirty laundry to outsiders,

Let’s go with

smiled brightly. He guarantees that once Catherine lands in the

his doting grandmother as well.

absentmindedly. Audrey even didn’t tidy up her things. This was strange. Hearing the door open, Audrey slowly turned and looked at Catherine with weary

“Kathy, you’re back.”

at Audrey and asked softly, “What’s wrong with you? You seem so listless. Are

head. “I’m not sick. I just have