All Her Secrets

Chapter 976 What Are You?

Just as Selene was about to turn and leave, she felt the cold press of a gun against the back of her head. A shiver of danger ran down her spine.

"Who's there? Can't we talk it out?" she said, her tone sharp but cautious.

An aged yet firm voice commanded from behind, "Hands up and turn around."

Realizing this was no laughing matter, Selene complied, her hands rising slowly as she turned to face the source of the command.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her head when Selene saw who it was. 'Si-Simon? What are you doing here?" she stuttered.

Simon looked at her with cold eyes, his voice stem. 'After all the Duncans have done for you, you repay them by harming Miss Catherine. How could you?"

Selene, caught in the act, found herself without a defense.

Desperately, she argued, "But Simon, with Branden being such a catch, the Duncans have plenty of better

matches. Why settle on Catherine? She's not right for Branden; she'll only drag him down."

Hearing her stubbornness, Simon couldn't help but feel regret. He had watched Selene grow up, never expecting her to become so narrow-minded and vicious.

Suddenly, a commanding voice cut through the air. "What do you think you are?"

the sound, Selene's heart skipped a beat. Looking up to see Karl

"Mr. Karl," she whimpered.

disdainfully. "Don't pretend we're

up. Everyone who had lived with the Duncans feared Karl. They had never seen him

Selene knew precisely the gravity of her situation, and her heart sank further. Karl fixed Selene with a cold glare and said seriously, "Get her

stand. After all, she had brought a significant force with her, and

move, Simon, reading her intentions, delivered a swift kick that sent her sprawling

with anyone for over a decade, only stepping

Selene lay before Karl, who stared at her solemnly. "Your struggle is futile. I've dealt with your men. Now, just

in disbelief. No way. I brought my elite team. How could they vanish without a trace? And with the Duncan forces tied up with Black Robe, how could Karl have a

her thoughts with a scoff. "Girl, you're too young. Being old doesn't mean I'm helpless. The loyalists from my days

Simon, a group of sturdy men stepped forward

door opened, Karl

him off. "Why help me?

ambulance is right outside. I'll

everyone awaited news

the door, her white clothing soaked in red, followed

this, his eyes reddened with compassion. "Don't be afraid, Catherine. I'm here." He reached out instinctively but stopped midway, remembering Catherine's preference not to be

Karl's hand for support, reassuring him.