Chapter 670 Andreaâs Plan
The atmosphere in the ward suddenly turned eerie. Audrey noticed Tristonâs odd expression. She glanced at him and then looked at the woman in front. â Who are you looking for?â
Andrea looked at Audrey with a graceful smile. âMiss Swann, Iâm Tristonâs fiancée. Since you and my fiancé are friends, and I heard about your injury while filming in Loxton, I came to check on you. Though it may seem sudden, itâs just out of concern. Please donât mind!â
Audrey thought inwardly, âWhat a bitch! She is here to make a scene and even asked me not to mind.â
Audrey crossed her arms and fixed her eyes back on Triston.
Her face turned grim, and she said coldly in a sardonic tone, âMr. Lambert, I didnât expect that my minor injury would prompt such a personal visit from you and your fiancée. Quite an effort!â
Triston felt a chill down his spine from Audreyâs glare. And he became upset.
Though Triston used to be a playboy, those women never dared to say a word against him. He used the money to deal with everything. But he didnât expect that Andrea was different.
Seeing Audreyâs anger, Triston got anxious and turned to lash out at Andrea without hesitation.
He shouted. âHave some shame, will you? Whoâs your fiancé? If youâre in need, I donât mind tossing some money to help you find several men to make you happy. Stop acting up, and get out of here.â
Facing Tristonâs harsh words, Andrea stood composed, and her expression was unchanged. Tristonâs insults didnât seem to faze her.
âTriston, your father isnât well these days. Since I have free time, let me accompany you to Casier to visit him!â
Triston looked at her coldly and replied sarcastically, âAndrea, Iâm not interested in you. The Lamberts and the Silvas arenât that close. If youâre looking to bind the Lamberts, youâd better figure out how to win over my father. If youâre capable, I wouldnât mind having you as my stepmother.â
Since Tristonâs father acted unfairly, he shouldnât expect fairness in return.
After Andrea heard that, her expression changed, and she looked embarrassed.
Audrey felt exhausted from the drama and frowned impatiently. She shouted,
âEveryone out! I have a headache. Let me rest!â
Triston wanted to check on her, but Audreyâs piercing gaze made him freeze on the spot.
Triston said, âOkay. Calm down. Iâll go out and stay in the corridor. If you need anything, just call me.â
This was the first time Andrea had seen Triston like this. She had done her research and knew of Tristonâs reputation as a carefree playboy. Despite his easygoing nature, he had a good character and was not as frivolous as he appeared.
In Andreaâs view, Triston might be a good choice if she had to bind herself to someone. His disgust and sarcasm toward her were never hidden.
After all, Triston could afford to look down upon everything. He was the most beloved heir of the Lamberts. Unlike other wealthy families, the two brothers of the Lamberts didnât squabble over inheritance. The two brothers were always close.
However, when Triston faced Audrey, he displayed such humility. Even a mere glance from Audrey could provoke such a change in him.
Triston stepped toward the door and noticed Andrea didnât move.
He glanced back at her and said coldly, âOut of respect for the Silvas, I wonât call security. Donât push me!â
Andrea clenched her lips. This was her first meeting with Audrey today, and her purpose had been solely to meet her. Now that her objective was met, she could leave.
As Triston and Andrea exited the ward, they spotted Catherine. With hands in her pockets, she looked relaxed and elegant.
âCatherine, let me explainâ¦â
Catherine raised a hand and halted what Triston wanted to say. She said, âI donât care about Audreyâs affairs.â
Her simple statement shut down Tristonâs flood of words. Pausing for a moment, she added, âUnless someone harms Audrey. Whoever touches her will pay!â
Though her gaze toward Andrea was calm and emotionless, it sent shivers down Andreaâs spine as if someone was choking her.
Instinctively, Andrea looked away. She was startled by Catherineâs overwhelming presence, and she didnât dare to look at Catherine.
However, Andrea was certain Catherine knew nothing. She had been cautious in her actions, which was seamless to the point where even Triston, let alone Catherine, couldnât detect it.
Andrea knew Catherine. Once she decided to marry Triston, she conducted an investigation not only on him but also on the people around him.
She knew Triston was now pursuing Audrey, and since the passing of Vicente, the Swanns had faced decline. After Korbinâs imprisonment, the Swanns were controlled by Catherine. While Catherine was studying in Loxton, the Swanns were managed by professional executives.
The Swanns, which were once formidable, had lost their core and were barely holding on.
If Catherine hadnât allied herself with the Duncans, which was influential, the Swanns might have been completely wiped out by now. In Andreaâs view, it was Vicenteâs shrewdest move. He arranged the marriage between Catherine and Branden to strengthen the Swanns.
The Silvas chose to ally with the Lamberts for the same reason. Andrea believed she could rejuvenate the Silvas with her intelligence.
As for the Duncans behind Catherine, Andrea wasnât afraid. Triston was Brandenâs best friend. If Triston accepted her as his fiancée, Branden wouldnât touch her.
A single glance from Catherine made Andrea think a lot.
Though Triston found Catherineâs words odd, he didnât suspect Andrea.
He assured Catherine firmly and said, â Rest assured. I wonât let anything happen to Audrey! Iâll sort everything out with my family.â
Uninterested in Tristonâs lengthy assurances, Catherine walked toward the doctorâs office. She wanted to check on Audreyâs recovery. That was her purpose for being at the hospital.