All Her Secrets

Shane's prompting, someone eagerly passed the microphone to Catherine. Without hesitation, Catherine confidently reached for the microphone and shared her thoughts on the earlier question.

Her viewpoint was fresh. She offered unique insights peppered with professional jargon, which left the students from the economics department in the audience wide-eyed and impressed.

As a student from the EIE department, she responded to an economics query more astutely than those who had been studying in the economics department for years.

Those who had initially anticipated amusement found themselves deeply impressed by Catherine. They thought Catherine was a genius who could excel outside her field with remarkable achievements.

Catherine succinctly finished speaking and set the microphone down.

On the stage, Shane voluntarily applauded Catherine. Soon after, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. It was a testament to their admiration for Catherine. Her insights garnered such appreciation.

As the applause gradually died down, Shane raised the microphone once more. "From the applause I've heard, it's clear we all resonate with Catherine's insights. Like you, I agree with her. In my entire teaching career, there's only been one student. She is so outstanding that it madevery proud. And that student is right here among us today. She is Catherine Swann." The room erupted into a buzz. Everyone understood Shane's significance. To be his sole student was an incredible honor, and it was evident that Catherine was destined to be a leading figure in the field of economics.

Nobody expected this person to be Catherine, nor did they anticipate her belonging to Styre University's EIE department instead of the economics department.

Even Ultan, who sat beside Catherine, was surprised. He wondered what kind of prodigy their institution had acquired. Catherine seemed to have connections with many prominent figures.

As the meeting adjourned, Catherine's nonce again dominated the school forum's hot topics, and she was widely discussed.

However, Catherine herself appeared unfazed, as if nothing extraordinary had occurred during the meeting. As soon as it concluded, she rose from her seat and exited the room.

As she stepped out of the elevator, she encountered Shane coming down the stairs. He looked at her with a gentle smile. "Care for a cup of coffee?" Catherine didn't refuse and accompanied Shane to the nearby campus café.

ordered for him. Then he furrowed his brow and put it down. The instant

Catherine didn't mind and continued sipping away. She had drunk water straight from rivers in the primordial rainforests. This

me?"

hadn't been clear about Shane's intentions. But when the microphone cher way, she understood.

out of his way to participate in Styre University's activities just to set the record straight most directly

He replied, "Sthings I can do that others can't!" Catherine was his protege whom

inherit the fortune of the Breens." Catherine looked up and glanced at Shane with a meaningful look. This was the first tshe'd seen Shane compromise. For

her meaning. He replied, "Only you!" His special treatment was reserved solely for Catherine, whom he regarded as his daughter. Catherine's

Catherine didn't give Shane the answer he

don't need it." With that, she stood

the Breens, her life would be confined. What others saw as

coffee left on the table by Catherine with a

have to kick off the war. In his view, he had never

the lab. Instead, she took stoff with

Professor!" Just as Catherine was about to hang up, Marshall's hesitant

studied by Shane's side for five years.” During those five years, Shane personally guided her through the business world. In sway,

are you so incredible in all aspects?" Suddenly, he felt a bit

I'll hang up now." Catherine politely ended the call and headed to

the ward, Audrey sat on the bed with a gloomy expression. It was evident

beside her and held a bowl.

when they saw Catherine