All Her Secrets

Chapter 958 Fate Is Unfair

Catherine and Branden walked hand in hand out of the courtyard. Thomas noticed them first. He nudged Karl and said with contentment, "Karl, you might not be much, but your grandson is quite nice. He matches well with Cassie."

Karl felt a bit displeased. He was about to retort. But upon careful consideration, he thought Thomas's words, though not pleasant, were somewhat accurate. Uncharacteristically, he didn't argue and instead nodded in agreement. "Catherine is exceptional. Otherwise, I

wouldn't have agreed to Vicente's proposal so readily and made the betrothal for Branden early on," Karl said.

Karl's words imitated Thomas. He knew Karl's business acumen was sharp, never engaging in unprofitable deals. Unexpectedly, Karl was just as discerning in judging people. When Catherine was still very young, Karl had already set his sights on her and chosen her for Branden.

Reflecting on it now, Thomas became even more unwilling and retorted, "You old rascal, at that time, Cassie was just a few years old, and you were already thinking of her becoming your granddaughter-in-law. You are so cunning."

Karl coldly snorted and replied, "You're just jealous!"

As Catherine and Branden entered, they heard the two old men bickering. Catherine shook her head helplessly.

Branden lightly patted her hand to ease her. He asked, "Has dinner started?"

Thomas's attention was immediately redirected. He smiled at Catherine. "Cassie, are you hungry?

Catherine, in cooperation with Branden's hint, nodded. "A bit."

Thomas promptly stood up. "I'll go to the kitchen and urge Aaron. I'll also lend him a hand." And so, Thomas left.

chess with and no one to banter with, Karl found it boring. He

out a chair for Catherine and poured her a cup

he served, Karl couldn't bear to look. He found it hard to believe this was his proud grandson. Thankfully, the one being served was Catherine. Otherwise,

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dinner, they sat in the courtyard to rest. Due to Aaron's presence, Rylan remained silent throughout,

having not seen his grandson for a long time, began chatting with Branden. He asked," What have you been busy with lately? I see you leave early and return late. Don't neglect Catherine. Otherwise, I'll be cross with

arriving here that Karl learned Branden's love

his grandfather's meaning and replied, "'I've been busy with the affairs

month. Once that's done, I can be completely free to

could understand his hardships. "As long as

results, Rylan's expression changed. Rylan suddenly spoke up and drew the attention of everyone.

more grim. Karl would never allow Branden to betray Catherine. If such a thing happened, Karl would

to Branden with a stern expression. "Branden, explain yourself.

he stared at Rylan. "There's nothing to explain. It's just regular

to say something, but he was

the couple are none

He wanted to say something more but swallowed his

though Rylan didn't press further, Karl didn't intend to let his grandson off easily. He thought Branden's explanation was not enough.

said calmly, "Most of the news on the internet is exaggerated. Mr. Karl, you know her. It's Miss Miller whom we met

pondered for a moment before realizing who Catherine was talking about. After grasping the situation, he chuckled and continued, "So, it's the young lady from the Millers. This matter is absolutely baseless. I know