All Her Secrets

Initially, Catherine thought that Branden would be a terrible cook like Audrey. After all, considering the Duncans’ reputation, Branden probably didn’t even know the location of the kitchen of the Duncans’ since he was a child.

However, to Catherine’s surprise, not long after, a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen. It instantly aroused Catherine’s appetite.

She didn’t feel hungry before. Now, she caught a whiff of that aroma and immediately found herself struggling to suppress her hunger.

Though Catherine’s footsteps were barely audible, Branden still sensed them. He instinctively turned around and saw Catherine standing behind him.

Branden’s handsome face instantly softened, and his deep voice became more attractive as he asked, “What’s up?”

Catherine didn’t hesitate and bluntly stated her purpose. She said, “I’m hungry.”

He smiled and gently stared at Catherine with his dark eyes. “It’ll be ready in a moment. Go wait outside. It’s pretty smoky in here.”

Catherine considered offering to help, but now it seemed she wasn’t needed at all. Branden was true to his word. Catherine returned to her seat and messaged Ronin. She was preparing to play a game while waiting. Branden soon emerged with a plate of food.

“Come over and eat.”

Catherine approached the table with curiosity. There were meat and vegetarian dishes and a clear soup. The food emitted a rich aroma and looked very inviting.

Branden handed a fork to Catherine and raised an eyebrow in a gesture for her to dig in. Catherine didn’t hesitate and took a bite of the meat. The taste wasn’t mind -blowing, but it was definitely delicious.

It was a simple home-cooked meal that gave a warm feeling. After trying all the dishes, Catherine gave a high compliment. “Not bad.”

She then asked with curiosity, “Did you learn to cook?”

her curiosity, Branden replied, “I spent some time in a special training camp when I was a

experience, knew the hardships involved. At the age of thirteen, she had also been thrown into the

screenings, and it wasn’t easy to get in. They selected elites from all over the world, and the number of those who could enter didn’t exceed more

graduated each year from the special training camp. If one didn’t make it in five years, he would be advised to

leave was the greatest shame. Moreover, it took at least two to three years

was the only female graduate of the special training camp, and she held the record for the youngest graduate. She had officially graduated from the camp

in the special training camp. It was truly a living hell, where life and death were trivial. Only the strongest

training camp. Typically, a prestigious family

arm, breaking a leg, or going blind were common occurrences in there. It seemed that the patriarch

rigorous training. Soon, she finished the

had finished her plate, she had given Branden quite

Catherine. He said, “You can sit there

Branden really treated her like a pig. He made her rest right after eating and decided to offer

disdain verbally. But in her heart, she appreciated Branden deeply. Catherine couldn’t deny that Branden did seem

the soft leather sofa. As she waited for Branden to bring her

next morning, Catherine opened her eyes groggily. Her brain started functioning

style. Then she instantly recognized where she was. She rolled out of bed and walked

and she could hear the bubbling water coming from the kitchen. Watching

poured the boiled milk into a cup. As he turned around, he saw Catherine standing nearby. Her face was still swollen from sleep. Her eyes were bleary, which made her lack the

the spacious and bright room and made Catherine appear dreamlike. She was quite attractive. Branden smiled warmly and stared at Catherine with his deep

“Good morning.”

in response and then listened to his suggestion. “It will be a while before breakfast is ready. How about you get ready in

“Okay.”