All Her Secrets

Aidan caught Paxton’s glare and instinctively shrunk his neck.

“Isn't it weird how it’s all aimed at Catherine?” Aidan asked. He didn’t notice that Branden’s eyes darkened suddenly after he spoke.

Branden’s eyes darkened with a gloomy look.

Then he said, “Keep eyes on him. Notifypronto if anything comes up! His chilling tone sent shivers down Paxton’s spine. He knew Edson had crossed a line with Branden.

“Sure. I'll add more men to tail Edson,” Paxton replied.

The best of the Duncans’ Shadow Guards were already keeping tabs on Edson. After all, the Breens weren't to be underestimated.

After Branden’s instructions, Paxton immediately deployed personnel to the highest level to ensure everything was foolproof.

Amid their conversation, Aidan suddenly remembered something and blurted it out.

He said, “By the way, remember when Catherine clashed with the Facers? The Breens sent a formal notice to the Facers and let Mr. Facer back down.” As Aidan finished, he noticed both men’s focus shift to him, especially Branden, whose gaze made him nervously gulp.

Then he continued, “Don’t misunderstand. I'm not suggesting anything. | just thought maybe Catherine might know the Breens or have sconnection. Shouldn't we be cautious before we act?” Paxton felt Aidan had a point. He turned to Branden an§waited further instructions.

Paxton’s implication was to have Branden ask Catherine about it.

This sort of thing could be resolved with just a single sentence.

never meddled in Catherine's affairs. They maintained a sense of mystery about each other and guessed each

few moments of silence, Branden’s answer remained unchanged. “Keep watching.” Catherine stepped out of the

Ronin, he, too, caught

Ronin hadn’t seen Catherine for days and

Catherine in a few steps, he said, “Catherine, let's grab a bite, and then I'll fill you in on everything!” For Ronin, Catherine's well-being cabove all

matter the size of the task, it wouldn't stop him from getting her to eat. Catherine had no objections. It was lunchtanyway,

frowned and

in a flashy car to the campus.” Styre

even on teachers’ vehicles, let alone

the restricted zone indicated a significant

Catherine could respond, the car doors automatically opened. A man in a black

squinted ahead and quietly uttered a name, “Edson!” Edson removed his sunglasses and revealed a handsface that captivated

Edson had a strikingly handsappearance. He was the epitof the Euphosean ethnicity. He had well- defined features and captivating blue eyes, which added a touch of subtle allure to

expression turned stormy as he saw Edson. He swiftly positioned himself in front of Catherine and directly faced Edson with a grim

He replied, “Since when did Catherine's lackey get the guts to talk tolike this?” As Edson finished speaking, he casually twisted the ring on his little

his face

After speaking, Catherine grabbed Ronin’s hand and prepared to leave. Suddenly, Edson lunged forward. He

Catherine

were remarkably agile.

fast, and her