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?”

Think about it. Whose

I knew he couldn’t possibly be interested in that jinx.

picked up on the signs. Dealing with Catherine alone wouldn’t be too daunting. But the Duncans were a family they couldn’t afford to offend. If the Duncans were truly intent on taking over their assets, the Swanns would be in real

smile gradually faded. “Branden is a promising young man, but I, Korbin, am no pushover. It won’t be easy for

a plan on his way home. He was simply bidding his

my uncle deal with Catherine. That jinx is used to rural life and may have some martial arts skills. But my uncle is a military man. Even if a few strong guys come at him,

afterward. Rachael had an elder brother with a peculiar personality. He

that Rachael had married early. If she had been a homewrecker, her

plan. Her brother was a straightforward man. He would certainly take action if

but he respects our mother. I’ll talk to her about it during her seventieth birthday

agreement. Although he was reluctant to air their dirty laundry to outsiders, the fact that it was

Let’s go

smiled brightly. He guarantees that once Catherine lands in the hands of her uncle,

in front of his doting grandmother as well. He

returned to Audrey’s home, she noticed Audrey sitting there absentmindedly. Audrey even didn’t tidy up her things. This was strange. Hearing the door open, Audrey slowly turned and looked at Catherine with

“Kathy, you’re back.”

with you? You seem so listless. Are you

her head. “I’m not sick. I just have