Chapter 404 Hospitalized
The phone call remained unanswered for a while, and Kim took a moment to realize what was happening. He hadnât expected the situation to be resolved so easily and with the assurance that there would be no more traces in the news. Catherine was truly remarkable.
âSince Iâm not needed there, Iâll forget about it. If youâre not feeling well, you should go back and rest!â
After hanging up the phone, Kim received another call shortly. Upon hearing the content of the call, Kim was overwhelmed.
His head was buzzing after ending the call. He had never expected that a top- tier production and a renowned directorâs crew would personally call him to have Audrey audition.
Even if it was just an audition invitation for such a high-profile production, it was something worth showing off.
Kim immediately notified Audrey of this good news to share the joy.
Upon receiving the message, Audrey was also shocked for a while.
Catherine was by her side at the moment, so she shared the news with her.
âKathy, I received an invitation from Cloudy World. The director of this drama is a legend, and even though itâs just a supporting role, itâs still something to be happy about, even if I only appear for a second.â
âA legend, thatâs amazing!â
Compared to Audreyâs excitement, Catherine appeared much more composed, even somewhat aloof. After hearing Audrey express her joyful emotions, Audrey only nodded lightly.
Audrey thought she might not be aware of the directorâs status, so she took the opportunity to explain the background of the renowned director to her.
Catherine still remained quite indifferent. In the end, Audrey decided to drop the topic. In the front seat, Paxton listened attentively to the entire conversation between the two sisters.
He suddenly felt that Catherine was incredibly tolerant of her sister, Audrey. He had always seen Catherine as aloof and commanding, and people around her were usually quite afraid of her.
Even those close to her dared not be too chatty in her presence, but Audrey remained silent without giving any feedback.
Most importantly, Paxton knew that the Duncan Corporation had recently invested in a big-budget film produced by Tristonâs entertainment company.
The movie was titled Cloudy World.
It was impossible that they hadnât informed Catherine about it. So, Catherine had likely known about Audreyâs invitation from the Cloudy World crew and her potential role for a long time but had remained silent.
What else could this be if not a form of favoritism?
Catherine and Audrey returned to their apartment. As they approached the door, they saw an unexpected visitor waiting in front of it.
Audrey was taken aback for a moment, then realized who it was and greeted Rachael.
âMom, what brings you here?â
She couldnât address Rachael with the same affection as Liana did; she knew that Rachael didnât like it. Catherine, standing to the side, maintained her cool posture with her hands in her pockets.
She glanced at Rachael but didnât bother with unnecessary greetings. From the moment Catherine appeared, Rachaelâs gaze was fixed on her, observing her every move. Seeing Audrey greet them while Catherine remained silent, Rachaelâs temper flared instantly.
âDonât you understand basic etiquette? When you see someone older from your family, donât you know how to offer someone a greeting?â
Catherine initially had no intention of acknowledging her. If it werenât for Audrey tugging at her sleeve, she would have already started ushering Rachael out the door.
After Audreyâs greeting, Catherine, under her sisterâs signal, lazily said hello.
âHello, Rachael.â 1
The moment she spoke, Audrey wanted to cover her face with her hands.
Hearing this form of address, Rachael was momentarily taken aback. âWhat did you call me?â
Catherine sneered and answered, âI thought maybe it would make you a little happier, Rachael.â
Rachaelâs face turned particularly sour. She didnât like Catherine, but she hadnât expected the jinx to openly disrespect her like this.
To diffuse the tension, Audrey suggested they go inside to talk.
However, Rachael interrupted her, âNo need. I came here to find out what this brat did to your father. Do you know that your father was hospitalized last night because of her?â
âDad is in the hospital?â Audrey exclaimed in shock.
She was genuinely unaware of this news.
Rachael, although not fond of Audrey, realized that she had no knowledge of the situation.
She couldnât hide her frustration as she complained to Audrey, âYou really need to talk to that jinx by your side. Since she came back, our family hasnât known peace.
âYour brother has been sent away, and Liana has been moody every day. Now, even your father is hospitalized because of her.
âThat jinx is indeed a jinx, born to bring calamity upon our family!â
Initially, Audrey had thought she should be patient since the person in question was her own mother.
But now, seeing how her mother treated Catherine, Audrey could no longer hold back.
âMother, calling Catherine a jinx is nothing but superstitious nonsense. Sheâs still your daughter, no matter what. Your constant use of that term is why Catherine calls you by your first name.â
Rachael had raised Audrey for so many years, and the girl had always been respectful. She had never spoken to Rachael like this before.
She was momentarily taken aback and couldnât believe her ears. Her eyes widened as she stared at Audrey in shock.
âYouâve gone too far. Have you been influenced by that jinx after spending so much time with her?
âHow dare you talk to me like this? If you persist, Iâll cut off all contact with you. You wonât be part of the Swanns from then on.â
Audrey greeted her teeth, her eyes red and determined. She didnât believe she was in the wrong. She just couldnât tolerate her motherâs constant use of the term âjinx.
After all, Catherine was her sister, and Audrey was only trying to protect her. How could her mother threaten to cut ties over this?
Catherineâs favorite sight was seeing Audrey, usually mild-mannered, suddenly assert herself. However, she hadnât expected her to do so quickly. Using her seniority to bully others wasnât a commendable approach from Rachael.
Catherine took a step forward, positioning herself between Audrey and Rachael, her cold gaze fixed on Rachael.
âIf youâre here to blame someone for Korbinâs hospitalization, I believe youâre looking in the wrong place. Whatever he did to land himself in the hospital, you should ask him.â
Rachael had no idea about the situation between Korbin and Catherine, as she had only heard that he had been hospitalized when she returned home last night.
She had inquired with the household staff, who mentioned that Catherine had visited and that there had been an argument.
But when she asked Korbin about it, he refused to speak.
He only told her that he had lost and that the Swann Corporationâs future was entirely in Catherineâs hands.
How could this be?
The Swann Corporationâs future belonged to her son, not to Catherine, the so-called jinx.
She absolutely would not allow it!