All Her Secrets

Ronin Oconnor was taken aback momentarily as he looked up and only realized when he saw Branden Duncan ahead.

“Why is this guy following us everywhere? Isn’t it annoying?” Ronin muttered. Bryan gave him a disdainful glance, his face full of disdain. “Kid, are you feeling too safe? Speaking ill of my uncle like that?”

“I’m not afraid of him!” Ronin protested.

“Hmph!” Bryan coldly snorted, his tone dripping with disdain. “Sure, you’re not afraid.”

Ronin felt a bit embarrassed. He had wanted to argue back but realized that he was indeed no match for Branden, so he kept silent. However, he was still somewhat unwilling. He approached Catherine and tried to be ingratiating.”

Catherine, we rarely come to Oceanvile, and we won the competition. Can’t we celebrate together tonight? It’s been a while since I had a meal with you.”

Catherine had been staying in her apartment lately and enjoying the meals Branden had personally cooked for her. Thus, it had indeed been a while since she had eaten out.

“Wait!”

Catherine tossed out these words to Ronin before walking over to Branden. She wasn’t surprised at the sudden appearance of the man in Oceanvile.

She raised her gaze, and her initially cold eyes softened as they landed on the man. “Is the work taken care of?” asked Catherine.

The man looked at Catherine tenderly, raising an eyebrow slightly, a hint of a smile in the corners of his eyes, and nodded.

“What’s next?” asked Branden. The man handed over the decision to Catherine, letting her make arrangements.

“The competition is over. Ronin and the others want to have a meal together,” Catherine replied casually. Branden reached out and gently stroked her hair as his face filled with indulgence. “Alright, I’ll arrange it,” said Branden.

would arrange it, it would surely be well organized, and she

who was in the driver’s seat, immediately reported

location to you,” said

car stopped in front of Meadow Restaurant, the most famous private kitchen

owner had prepared a special private

last used when a neighboring country’s dignitary visited Oceanvile. Local officials had arranged for it

spirits. Although he

rooms were different from the regular dining area. They were on the third floor

been waiting at the entrance and rushed forward to greet them when he saw

Duncan, it’s been a long time. Welcome to

and Mr. Lane have also come to Oceanvile. They are waiting for

guessed that Mr. Lambert and Mr. Lane, mentioned by the owner, were probably Triston Lambert and Aidan Lane. Besides these two, no one else could

expected, even before entering the private room, they heard the arguing between

they met as if they were uncomfortable

led them to the private room’s entrance before respectfully leaving. “Mr. Duncan, please. A service bell

could only summon waitstaff. However, prominent

the private room. After everyone had entered, the owner of

quietly asked, “Boss, who are these important guests?

dignitary visited last time, his

a tone filled with mystery, “These are all

said something like this, these guests were

only serve them well. Inside the private room, Triston clapped his hands when he saw Catherine and the others