All Her Secrets

Chapter 951 Just A Friend

Originally acting all high and mighty toward Catherine, Selene suddenly changed her expression and looked completely innocent.

Miss Swann, if you have any issues with me, just come for me. I can tell you straight up. There's nothing between me and Branden. We have no other feelings at all. You really don't need to put on a show here on purpose with Mr. Melton. It will only hurt Branden's feelings, you know?"

Watching her enthusiastic acting, Catherine wanted to give her a round of applause.

'Her acting is not bad. Compared to the previous few, Selene's acting can be considered pretty decent,' she said inwardly.

"What's going on?" Came the old and steady voice, instantly capturing everyone's attention. Selene immediately looked up, her eyes showing a mixture of excitement and frustration as if she was feeling really suppressed. "Mr. Karl...

If Catherine hadn't seen the smug smile at the corner of Selene's mouth, she really would have been fooled.

Karl slowly approached, and instinctively, the crowd separated into two paths, making way

for him.

Before Karl could even get closer, Selene took the initiative to greet him and stood by his side, speaking with much humility.

"Karl, this is Catherine. You should know her, right?" This might sound simple, but actually, it was quite tricky

Branden had long announced that Catherine was his fiancée. Selene was just trying to make people think that she was closer to Karl and Karl didin't even know Catherine.

Anyone who didn't know better might think Selene was the one Karl chose to be Brander's future wife.

Karl glanced over and happened to see Rylan standing next to Catherine, his brow furrowing instantly.

Selene. She knew how strict the rules were in the Duncans. How could such an influential family allow her to embarrass herself in public? Especially when Catherine was openly seen

ever agree

would get out of this dilemma. "Mr. Karl, beside Miss Swann is Mr. Rylan, a young talent with considerable

heard Selene's words, he looked even

before Selene could continue to stir things up. "Catherine, are you close with this

couldn't wait to see what would

lie, she would definitely be the first

everyone's disappointment, Catherine said,

Catherine wasn't very welcoming.

she figured Catherine hadn't won over Karl's heart and just stopped

Karl hate her more and more? Who does she

Karl looked toward Rylan with

naturally noticed it. He didn't want Catherine to

touched her arm, a black figure suddenly appeared out of

was swinging his cane fast; then he straight-up smacked Rylan's arm. "Kid, even if you're friends, you gotta know

hard truth was definitely the biggest wake-up

a big shot in Eskana. Even Rylan's grandfather would show him respect

could only grit his teeth

that he would then turn

written all over his face and a rare smile in his eyes.

didn't know what Karl meant, so

dinner is not necessary. How about you have a meal with me instead? I'm getting old and hardly ever get to visit Loxton. The brat isn't home. If you're not keeping me company, I'll

a tilted head? He's totally

on the side, Selene was dumbfounded because