All Her Secrets

Catherine was playing games with Branden in the lounge when Paxton knocked on the door.

"Boss, the guests have arrived," Paxton said.

Branden glanced at Catherine, who was still playing the gand casually dismissed Paxton. "We'll go out later." Paxton understood his boss's intention and obediently stepped aside to wait.

Catherine reclined on the comfortable sofa the whole time, only putting down her phone after finishing a round of the game.

Even though she had been playing the game, she had still heard Paxton's report earlier.

"Let's go." Branden didn't move immediately. Instead, he patiently asked Catherine, " Not interested in your ganymore?" "I'm bored of always winning," she replied, her words carrying extrarrogance.

If someone else had said that, they would have been despised. However, it was Catherine who said those words, and that made all the difference. After all, everyone knew what a legendary figure she was in the gaming world.

She didn't just play games; she also developed them. Several of the world's most popular games only existed because of Catherine's participation and design. The copyright incfrom these games alone enabled Catherine to make a fortune every day.

wouldn't need to complain about being short of money all the time. She made money faster than a money-printing machine, but unfortunately, Arbotte Laboratory was just a money shredder. The two of them left the lounge with Paxton, and they soon saw Atticus

moment Atticus noticed Catherine, his

he wasn't surprised to see Catherine at this kind of event, considering he had already investigated her background and knew she cfrom a wealthy family, had a highworth,

a background, seeing her at this high-society gathering wasn't surprising.

gave him a cold glance and sarcastically said, "The culture of Eskana is profound and extensive. It's normal for you to have a shallow understanding of it, Professor Sterling. In Eskana, there's indeed a saying that goes, 'Enemies are bound to meet!'" Atticus's smile froze momentarily, but then he quickly regained his eerie grin. "Miss Swann, I truly admire and respect you. It's truly remarkable for someone of your age to achieve such success in your field. You don't need to be hostile towards me. If we can't work together, we can still be friends!" Catherine lowered her eyes, and her deep gaze seemed like an endless abyss of darkness. "Hostile? That's not the case, Professor Sterling. Not everyone has the right to be my

his arm around Catherine's waist. Like Catherine, he looked at Atticus with disdain and mockery in his eyes. His sharp gaze.

advise you to have sself-awareness. Stay away from people you shouldn't get close to."

recognized Branden and had heard

Branden was

a smile. "Mr. Duncan, your words makefeel like there might be a misunderstanding between us!" Branden was not polite, his icy voice dripping with sarcasm." Misunderstanding? That's not the case, Professor Sterling. Not everyone has the right to misunderstand me." His tone and phrasing were exactly what Catherine had used to retort Atticus! They were indeed

twice in a short period, Atticus was on the verge of losing his composure. He almost threw a fit but managed to hold it in. Eventually, he found

soon as Atticus left, Paxton immediately approached and whispered, "Boss, Professor Vulture really has spatience. The nickn'Vulture' suits him