All Her Secrets By Chestnut Chapter 34
Chapter 34 Condition
Branden rolled down the window, took out a pack of cigarettes from the side, and was about to flip it open.
However, seeing Catherineâs brows slightly furrowed, Branden put the pack of cigarettes back and rolled the window back up.
Everything happened in silence. It was as though nothing had happened.
Branden stared at the cold expression on Catherineâs face. A trace of a smile glistened in hist cold eyes as he told her his condition.
âI donât want the Swannsâ shares. I only want one thing. If you can get it, Iâll sign your contract.â
âWhat is it?â Catherine asked immediately.
Looking tense, Catherine couldnât help but frown. She knew what Branden wanted must be hard to get.
Branden asked casually, âHave you heard of Hacker Alliance?â
As he spoke, Branden looked remarkably calm. It was as if he was talking about something irrelevant and unimportant.
However, Catherine knew immediately that Branden suspected her.
Her identity might be a huge secret for others. However, she thought lightly of it.
After all, she had never tried to hide herself deliberately. Whether one could learn about her identity depended solely on oneself.
âYes, Iâve heard about it,â Catherine responded lightly.
Branden didnât expect her to admit it so readily.
It was better this way, so he didnât have to beat around the bush.
âHacker Alliance will launch a game next month. If you can get Duncan Corporation dealership of the game in Eskana, the contract will become valid.â
Hacker Alliance did not only produce chips. It was also the top game company in the world.
In recent years, no business could be more profitable than games.
Hacker Alliance launched a game three years ago, which became a hit worldwide.
In Eskana alone, the game broke the record by gaining 100 million dollars from top-ups in a day. The superb profitability left everyone in awe.
The game remained the most popular mobile game in the world for three years.
Now, every gamer knew that a game from Hacker Alliance must be good.
If Hacker Alliance launched another game, it would cause a phenomenal furor attracting numerous interested investors.
If Duncan Corporation could get the gameâs dealership from Hacker Alliance, it would be equivalent to winning a bill printer that could make millions of dollars without breaking a
sweat.
It was indeed more attractive than 20 percent shares of the Swann Corporation. There was a chance that the Swann Corporation might not profit as much, but the game was a sure win.
Branden was indeed an excellent businessman. He had just bought a chip from her and was already trying to buy the game from her.
No wonder the Duncans could become the wealthiest family in Eskana. They were really good.
Catherine thought that Branden might be going for something more than the game.
He might have wanted to learn her identity and role in Hacker Alliance. However, since he wanted to know that so desperately, Catherine was willing to give him a chance to see what he could learn.
âSure!â Catherine answered briskly. Catherineâs squinted eyes shone with a sharp gaze as she looked at Branden.
Branden smiled lightly and playfully.
It seemed that the girl was indeed ruthless!
The following day, Catherine got up early and sat in the living room of the Swanns.
It was Monday today. It was also the first time for Catherine to go to school.
Liana and Johnathan were up too. Catherine had to go to school, and so did the two of them.
Korbin finished his breakfast and left for the company in a hurry. Since Catherine hadnât taken over the projects of the Swann Corporation yet, Korbin was still in charge of the Swann Corporation.
After he left, Liana also put down her cutleries, stood up, and left with Johnathan as though they had already agreed upon it.
Before Liana left, she turned to shoot Catherine a look and smiled meaningfully.
âCatherine, it is your first day at school today. Donât be late. Itâs not a big deal for you to be punished, but it is big if you embarrass the Swanns.â
With that, Liana left arrogantly without waiting for Catherineâs response.
Catherine didnât answer Liana. She didnât even give Liana a look. She continued to eat her breakfast slowly and gracefully at her own tempo.
As it was not long after Vicente had passed away, Audrey was still staying at the Swanns.
As she saw that Catherine had finally put down her cutleries, Audrey said carefully, âKathy, you really shouldnât be late on your first day of school. Why donât we leave now?â
For no reason at all, Audrey couldnât help but be intimidated by her younger sister, that had come home after so many years.
At that, Catherine raised her head slowly. Her cold gaze fell upon Audrey.
âWe?â She spat the word out lightly, then paused.
Audrey understood immediately and nodded with a light smile. âYes, âwe.â Iâm taking you to school today. After all, it is your first day of school. Someone has to go with you, right?â
âThereâs no need for that!â
Catherine rejected Audrey directly without thinking.
However, in Audreyâs eyes, Catherine was only shy and didnât want to bother her.
For Catherine to feel the love of her older sister, Audrey persuaded Catherine with all she got.
To everyoneâs surprise, Audrey succeeded. It was not that Catherineâs heart softened toward Audrey but that Audrey was too loquacious.
Catherine couldnât bear her nagging anymore and compromised eventually.
As the two of them were ready to leave, they found that the familyâs cars were all gone.
Audrey called the butler over to ask about it immediately. The butler looked at them somewhat helplessly.
Even though the Swanns did not favor the two girls, they were still daughters of the Swanns. He couldnât afford to offend them too much.
âIâm sorry, Miss Audrey. There are five cars in the family. Apart from the one that is out grocery shopping, the other cars were all taken. Miss Liana and Mr. Johnathan left separately today, taking one car each. Therefore, there are no more cars available.â
Hearing the butlerâs explanation, Audrey understood immediately.
It seemed that Liana did this deliberately for Catherine to come to school late and be punished.
Audrey was afraid that Catherine would worry and comforted her quickly, âDonât worry. Iâll call a cab immediately. Weâll be at the school soon.â
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The Swanns lived in a remote neighborhood of affluent families. Few cabs would come in here. Even if Audrey really managed to call a cab, it would take a long time for one to get here. Audrey knew clearly but continued to comfort Catherine, as she didnât want Catherine to panic.
Catherine looked up at Audrey. She did not look worrisome at all as she said lightly, âThereâs no need!â
With that, Catherine picked up her school bag and walked towards the door.
Seeing that she was leaving, Audrey hurried after her.
She couldnât help but wonder if Catherine wanted to walk to school. If she really planned to walk all the way to school, she might not get there even in the afternoon when school ended.
Despite being furious at what Liana did, Audrey could do nothing but call a cab at the same time when running after Catherine.
Suddenly, Audrey realized that Catherine was going in the opposite direction of the school. She shouted in a hurry.
âCatherine, youâre going the wrong way. The school is this way!â
However, she saw that Catherine suddenly stopped in front of a luxurious mansion.
Audrey didnât know what Catherine was thinking about. All she knew was that Catherine would really be late if they didnât get on their way soon.