All Her Secrets

Catherine was heading to the exam room in Casier. Looking ahead at the crowded scene, Catherine impatiently spoke up in a cold voice, “Drop me off up front.”

There was no choice. The place was packed with the parents of exam- takers. Many families had mobilized for this event.

The once spacious road had now become unbearably congested. Hearing Catherine’s words, the driver was sweating profusely. But he didn’t dare to make any decisions.

Seeing the severe traffic jam up ahead, Branden simply pushed the car door open.

With the blazing sun outside, he reached for the umbrella by the car door and propped it up to shield himself from the scorching rays.

Paxton approached and intended to take the umbrella, but Branden avoided his hand. Branden circled to Catherine’s side, opened the car door, and led her out.

As they stepped out, the big umbrella cast a shadow over Catherine and shielded her from the sun completely.

“Let’s go,” Branden said.

He held Catherine’s hand and led her toward the exam room. The parking spot wasn’t too far from the exam room, just 100 yards away.

The entrance of the exam room was swarmed with people. Branden, who usually avoided crowds, showed no signs of dissatisfaction.

He stood behind Catherine and blocked the harsh sun with his tall figure.

At the school gate, there were also TV reporters covering the event. With Branden escorting Catherine, the two of them immediately caught the attention of many people. The reporters were quick to notice this attractive couple.

One of them couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow. This guy is so handsome! He doesn’t look like a student here to take the exam. And the girl he’s with is so gorgeous, like a princess. Is he her brother, here to see her off?”

The more experienced cameraman behind the reporter rolled his eyes and teased the new intern for her lack of insight.

“Didn’t you look at their hands? How can they be siblings when they’re holding hands like that?”

Upon closer inspection, the reporter realized what the cameraman said was right. The two people’s intertwined fingers made them look like a loving couple.

few minutes left

she prepared to approach, the cameraman

puzzled reporter turned to him and wondered why

why aren’t we going

of their umbrella. Not everyone can

presence. From the aura emanating from Branden, the cameraman

with such a prominent logo, was a symbol of wealth. After being reminded,

umbrellas built into car doors, and they started at a price of at least one hundred thousand

The price must have been on the higher side. Its price must easily match that

plan to interview and expressed her

crew, but he didn’t pay them much attention. As long as they didn’t disturb Catherine’s exam preparations, he

of the people to enter before giving Branden a subtle nod. Then, she walked confidently toward the

and she

that, Paxton couldn’t help but compliment her. He said, “Miss Catherine’s calm demeanor is truly admirable. After all, this is such a significant exam, and

she walked away. She

he replied earnestly,

atmosphere by praising Catherine, but

It was truly surprising.

her exam room, and coincidentally, Liana also walked in. It was quite a coincidence that they were assigned

was to glance at Catherine’s arm. When Liana noticed the bandage on Catherine’s

a significant injury,

with arrogance and

to put on a show, Catherine was

student suddenly raised a

exam proctor came over to her and asked repeatedly, “Are you sure you want to submit your

She picked up her belongings

an embarrassed expression

persuaded, and this time, she didn’t