All Her Secrets

Even after a late-night street barbecue session, Catherine couldn't resist getting up early to head to the lab.

If she hadn't received an unexpected message about Audrey's mishap, she would've arrived even earlier, straight from the dorm to the lab.

Once inside the lab, Catherine immediately delved into her work.

To ensure she had a quiet work environment, Marshall cleared out his own exclusive lab space for Catherine.

In the research building, this was a treatment usually reserved for esteemed professors.

When professors from other departments got wind of this, they sought out Marshall and claimed he was breaking the rules. Once a precedent was set, it made things difficult for everyone else.

However, Marshall just chuckled and even teased them, saying, "If you had a gem like mine, you'd offer not just a lab but even your last penny." Those folks thought it was against the rules, but their arguments fell flat against Marshall's words because Catherine's capabilities spoke volumes. It left them envious and resigned.

After working all morning, Catherine finally emerged from the lab. Right at mealtime, Branden messaged her and reminded her to eat on time.

If she didn't respond or eat as scheduled, Branden would probably show up at the lab with a food container in hand.

for you for a long time!" "Why didn't you callthen, Ciaran?" Ciaran looked embarrassed. "You know the instruction of the professor." Marshall had made it clear that no one was to disturb Catherine during her experiments, or they'd face consequences for violating lab rules. Given the severity of the offense,

this, Catherine didn't know how to argue

it was understandable. She wasn't unreasonable and she could

Mr. Farrell," Catherine

"Catherine, seeing you is harder

didn't dwell on it. He was more worried that

this afternoon. I hope you can attend." As a student from the EIE department, she was asked to attend an economics seminar. Catherine looked at Ultan skeptically and wondered if one of her secret identities had been

invited Mr. Shane, a financial bigwig

situation. "Okay. Got it," she

first the'd felt so stifled in front of a student. He

economics department, which caused a small

department?" "Yeah. Her face is stunning. You won't find another like hers." "She's from the EIE department, right? What's she doing in the forum of our economics department?" "Who knows? Maybe she's got shidden connection to the big shots." "Keep it down. I heard she's got spowerful backing." Many recognized Catherine. Isadora's incident had caused a sensation not just

other main character in that event, Catherine naturally attracted

her and Shane, even though Isadora later clarified it was all false, the fact that they were seen

her. She had intended to find a corner to sit in, but Ultan noticed the commotion, turned his head, and spotted her. He waved at Catherine enthusiastically

of everyone, Catherine walked to the front row and sat