All Her Secrets

Catherine glanced at the brocade box and immediately knew that it was valuable. The craftsmanship of the box was exquisite, and the patterns on it were lifelike and pleasing to the eye.

Catherine didn’t take it immediately. Instead, she turned her head to look at Branden beside her. He was casually lounging on the sofa, seemingly less indifferent. He exuded a bit of a rogue vibe. Perhaps this was the state he revealed in front of his closest people.

In response to Catherine’s questioning gaze, Branden waved his hand and placed the brocade box in Catherine’s hands. “Just take it and open it to see if you like it. If it’s not good, you can give it back. After all, my grandpa has plenty of treasures.”

Only Branden dared to say something like that in front of Karl.

Karl was fuming with anger, his mustache trembling and his nostrils flaring. If it weren’t for Catherine’s presence, he would have already given Branden a good beating.

Suppressing his anger, Karl eagerly looked at Catherine and said, “Cassie, open it and see if you like it or not. If you don’t like it, there are other treasures for you to choose from, whatever you want!”

Under their eager gazes, Catherine opened the brocade box. A purple crescent-shaped ruby pendant greeted her eyes, emitting a faint luster. When she gently twirled it in her fingers, the pendant would emit a faint glow.

The entire ruby pendant was translucent without a trace of impurities. When Catherine held it in her hand, a cold sensation spread through her fingertips and into her blood, gradually spreading upwards.

Catherine suddenly realized something and looked up at Karl. “Everfrozen Ruby!”

Surprised that Catherine could immediately identify the material of the pendant, Karl was momentarily stunned, a hint of delight flashing in his eyes. “Cassie, you know the Everfrozen Ruby?”

rubies, a small piece of which, when worn, could give a person the sensation of warmth in winter and coolness in summer. In ancient times, only emperors could possess such high- quality rubies.

bags, lacking enthusiasm for these kinds of things. But seeing Catherine not only liking

keep it. Next time you come visit

sat aside, smiling but remaining silent. Karl was adopting a bribery policy, intending to

not know that Catherine was super rich and was not at all interested

well-known wealthy family in Loxton, were just as prestigious as the Duncans. It was also a

with excitement. The elite families from all around had come to Loxton, as possessing an

of the banquet hall, distinct from the others. The Duncans’ car had the privilege of parking directly at the entrance, a treatment not available to ordinary families. Instantly, all the

Karl stepped out. Some of the guests recognized him amidst the

days, and everyone knew him as a shrewd businessman. However, ever since Branden took over his business, Karl had retired and rarely appeared

Duncans received

influential figure in the upper-class circle

were on Branden

to greet him. he greeted Karl with a beaming smile. From

it’s very kind of you

Karl and Conor had a playful and tacit understanding

if I have to wear a ventilator, I’ll come and give you

and Conor walked away hand in hand, chatting, leaving

around and helped Catherine out of the car. He knew that Catherine didn’t enjoy such occasions,