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.”

that Catherine didn’t seem inclined to eat, Cloude explained, “Miss Swann, I’ve been waiting for you and haven’t eaten a

and gestured for Cloude

dining etiquette. His manner was particularly elegant, with

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

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

and he stopped eating. “In that

Catherine ceased her objections and entered negotiation mode. “What

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

his gaze, Catherine could tell there was no room for 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

took a few steps, a waitress rushed up and accidentally spilled food all over her. Her entire outfit was stained with sauce. The waitress, visibly frightened, continuously apologized to Catherine, who remained cold-faced, “I didn’t

was an accident. However, when she glimpsed the waitress’s hands, any remaining sympathy vanished. Her hands were even softer than Catherine’s. How could

and coldly stared at her. “No need. You don’t have to compensate. Please step

by Catherine’s leniency and smiled, saying, “I know you’re kind-hearted, but please allow me to pay for your dry cleaning. Even though I’m just a waitress, I understand the responsibility of

audaciously blocked her path. “Miss, please give me this chance,” the waitress

gave her a piercing look. The waitress, intimidated by her sharp gaze, took a step back. “If

speak, but Catherine cut her off, “Next time you pretend, make it more convincing.