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?”

Branden replied, “I spent some time in a special training camp when I was a kid. I

was casual, but Catherine, who had a similar experience, knew the hardships involved. At the age of thirteen, she had also been thrown into the most famous special training camp in Decrine by Vicente. It was practically a living

it wasn’t easy to get in. They selected elites from all over the world, and the number of

no more than three people graduated each year from the special training camp. If one didn’t make

managed to enter the special training camp, being 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

couldn’t help but shiver when she thought of her days in the special training camp. It was truly a living hell, where life and death were trivial. Only the strongest people could walk

was unexpected that Branden had also been to a special training camp. Typically, a prestigious family like the Duncans wouldn’t send their only heir to such a twisted

there. It seemed that the patriarch of the Duncans was quite ruthless.

was a habit she had developed through rigorous training. Soon, she finished the meal Branden had served her and declined his invitation for

didn’t insist. Considering how cleanly Catherine had finished her plate, she had given Branden quite a compliment

the direction of the couch and looked at Catherine. He said, “You can sit there and relax.. I’ll get

really treated her like a pig. He made her rest right after

appreciated Branden

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

morning, Catherine opened her eyes groggily. Her brain started

an unfamiliar room with a distinct decorating style. Then she instantly recognized where she was.

scent of milk, and she could hear the bubbling water coming from the kitchen. Watching the tall figure in the kitchen, Catherine leaned against the

into a cup. As he turned around, he saw Catherine standing nearby. Her face was still swollen from

streamed through the window. It illuminated the spacious and bright room and made Catherine appear dreamlike. She was quite attractive. Branden smiled warmly and

“Good morning.”

to his suggestion. “It will be a while before breakfast is ready. How about

“Okay.”