All Her Secrets

Catherine cout of the classroom and returned to the dormitory, lying on the bed playing games out of boredom.

She thought Branden would be busy with work today and wouldn't have tto find her. However, just as she lay down, she received a message from him.

[Did you go to school today?] Her slender fingers quickly tapped on the phone screen, and she promptly replied: [Just finished class and got back to the dorm.] Shortly after sending the message, Catherine received Branden's reply. She closed the gshe had just opened, jumped off the bed, took her coat, and pulled a duckbill hat down over her head.

The entire sequence of actions was smooth and impressive, exuding a handsdemeanor. Amelia, who was watching beside her, was stunned and only reacted when Catherine was about to leave.

"Super Catherine, are you going out?" asked Amelia.

"Yeah," Catherine grunted and raised an eyebrow at her. "Anything you need? Amelia quickly waved her hands, afraid of delaying Catherine's important matters. "I was just wondering if you wanted to order takeout together. Since you're going out, forget about it then." Catherine hadn't expected Branden to cto her school, but he was already downstairs. "Next time," she said. Amelia had just mentioned it casually, but Catherine responded so seriously that it instantly brought joy to Amelia. With a face full of smiles, she happily watched Catherine leave.

Branden's car was still parked in its usual spot, and he was leaning against the car door, completely focused on his phone. Only when Catherine appeared did he seem to sense it and look up.

"Is the company's business done?" Catherine asked.

Branden nodded calmly. “Almost. Con, I'll take you to dinner." Catherine had no objections. She had returned to the dormitory after class, and it wasn't too early to go out for dinner.

Paxton wasn't home, so Branden drove and brought Catherine to a restaurant in Northeville. Branden led Catherine into a private room, and upon entering, Catherine found the others were already there.

and Aidan but also Withal and Zobber were present. Catherine raised an eyebrow at Withal, who pushed Zobber beside him

fault. BlAidan; he broughthere." Aidan immediately panicked. It was Zobber who insisted on

explained to Catherine, "Their families have a long-standing friendship." After Branden spoke, Triston, enjoying the show, added, "Childhood sweethearts, betrothed since they were kids." Zobber immediately exploded and, grabbing a plate, threw it at Triston. "Stop talking nonsense, or

Loxton this time, she accidentally ran into Aidan. Since joining the Hacker Alliance, she hadn't

about Zobber than anyone else. She had a bad temper and didn't listen to

now, she was so meek and humble in front of Catherine. If Aidan hadn't witnessed it himself, he wouldn't believe there was anyone in the world Zobber

genuinely curious about Zobber's submissive appearance, so he couldn't help but ask, "Catherine, has this troublemaker been with you during her years away from home?" The fact that Zobber joined the Hacker Alliance was

with their daily lives and regular jobs, and only when a mission cin

Hurry up and check on that order. Why hasn't the food

go quickly. You're not hungry,

your temper, you'll never get married in your life!" he retorted, but his actions

increased. Branden put the peeled shrimp onto Catherine's plate. Observing

you like it, we'll cagain next time," said

silent and ate Branden's arranged food

the meal, she barely extended