All Her Secrets

Chapter 819 The Lab

Over the next while, Catherine dove into the tense and busy final stage. It seemed like everyone knew about Catherine’s situation. No one dared to disturb her.

Rylan occasionally showed up, but he never crossed paths with Catherine. He didn’t think much of it, because Branden did the same. Branden would come back once in a while, yet he couldn’t catch Catherine either.

Catherine practically lived in the lab. She put in all her time to smoothly finish the last phase of the experiment.

One noon, Branden showed up again. As he arrived at the lab building, he spotted Rylan waiting at the entrance. Branden glanced at him with a sharp hostility in his eyes.

Surprisingly, Rylan stepped forward and greeted him, “Mr. Duncan, quite persistent, huh? Sacrificing business for a student. Is it worth it?”

Hearing the teasing tone, Branden let out a cold laugh and replied, “Mr. Melton, if it is not worth it, why are you lurking around here day in, day out like a faithful lapdog?”

Rylan laughed and then replied, “Who is the real lapdog? That’s up for debate. But I see myself as the one who’ll win her affection.”

“Enough. Mr. Melton, quit showing off, “Branden replied. They mocked each other with no niceties.

Rylan attempted to say more, but Branden interjected, “The soup won’t taste good if it gets cold. I’ll be going, Mr. Melton.” With that, Branden strode straight toward the lab building.

guard stopped Branden. Rylan wanted to mock, but Branden intentionally raised his voice toward the guard and said, ” Family of Catherine

to his special status. He was not just Catherine’s family but also the biggest investor in the lab.

Rylan with a look

Rylan grew increasingly agitated and immediately dialed his assistant. He said, “I don’t care how. Just make me the Styre Laboratory’s top sponsor!” Once Rylan successfully edged out Branden, he

of Rylan’s frustration, Branden strolled happily toward Catherine’s lab. On the way, he met Marshall, who was working late in the lab. Branden

Branden, Marshall smiled warmly. Despite the hard days, the experiment had progressed

the lunch box in his hand. “Kathy’s not been well, missing meals. Thought I’d bring her

Marshall was touched. Seeing Branden’s concern, he felt Branden might be reliable. Even though Branden was excessively wealthy, as long as he was willing to treat Catherine

good care of her. She’s been through a lot these

unusually responded obediently. After approaching the lab, he glimpsed Catherine deeply engrossed in her work through the glass window. She skillfully operated the machinery, and

the glass, she spotted Branden standing outside. After adjusting all the equipment to work autonomously, she removed her lab coat and stepped out. “You’re here. Why didn’t

eyes softened considerably as he saw her. He walked up and wrapped an arm

didn’t like interruptions while working, and Branden understood that about her.

looked at the lunch box he carried with a resigned expression. “I’ve already had

Swann, dedicated work is good, but occasional breaks are necessary. Inside, besides

with a hint of amusement in her beautiful eyes. “Do your

confusion. She quickly explained, “Don’t they say capitalists are evil, treating labor as machines to exploit? Do your employees know about your