All Her Secrets

Chapter 903 Conditions

Cloude was momentarily taken aback by her response, then chuckled. “Well, I didn’t expect you to be so patriotic, Miss Swann. It seems I really didn’t do my job well and almost misunderstood you.”

Catherine glanced at the time. It was almost four o’clock, and if she didn’t act quickly, it could disrupt the schedule for the press conference. “Mr. Cloude, if there’s nothing else to discuss, let’s get straight to the point.”

“Agreed.” Cloude immediately consented to Catherine’s proposal. His terms remained unchanged-he still demanded a fifty percent stake, with the rest open for negotiation.

Catherine agreed, but also presented her conditions. “First, help me find Professor Warner and bring him back.

Second, remove all online impacts on me. Third, regardless of how the lab operates, you must not intervene. You need to understand. I don’t need anyone meddling in my affairs.”

Upon hearing Catherine’s conditions, Cloude showed no surprise as if he had anticipated her requests. After assessing Catherine, he said seriously, ” I fully agree with the last two conditions. However, the first one may need some adjustment.”

Catherine raised an eyebrow and gave him a cold glance. “Adjust what?”

Cloude’s expression darkened slightly as he picked up his fork. “Not so fast. Let’s eat first and discuss later.”

Swann, I’ve been waiting for you and haven’t eaten a thing. Can’t you even allow

and gestured for

upbringing must have been exceptional, evident from his dining etiquette. His manner was particularly elegant, with a deliberate pace and a

look at her. “Miss Swann, aren’t you going to eat

” You’re right. I do have something to attend to. If we can discuss it now, let’s do so. If not, we can do

smile faltered, and he stopped eating. “In that case, let’s talk about

her objections and entered negotiation mode. “What do you propose for my first

can only ensure Professor Warner’s safety. I can facilitate communication between you and him, but I don’t have the power to release him,” Cloude replied with a serious expression, his deep, inquisitive

negotiation. Not one to enjoy haggling, she felt it was enough and decided to leave. “Alright, let’s go with that condition. I have nothing else to discuss. I’m leaving!” She stood up and exited

sauce. The waitress, visibly frightened, continuously apologized to Catherine, who remained cold-faced, “I didn’t mean to do

the waitress’s hands, any remaining sympathy vanished.

at her. “No

allow me to pay for your dry cleaning. Even though I’m just a waitress, I

her path.

a piercing look. The waitress, intimidated by her sharp gaze, took

“Next time you pretend, make it more convincing. Soak your hands in water for a few