All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 416 The Bombardment

Paxton knocked on Branden’s study door, bearing the latest message from Alton. After receiving Branden’s permission, he gently pushed open the door.

“Mr. Duncan, on the Alton side, the transaction time for that shipment has been confirmed. With Francis and the others away, maybe I should handle this trip.”

They were the four finest members of the Duncans. Each was highly capable and trained from a young age by the family head.

They had taken on nearly all the projects the head had accepted but had yet to excel in them as the head did.

This trade deal in Alton was worth tens of billions of dollars and was supposed to be managed by Francis in Alton. But the head had surprisingly sent Francis to Scorpion Island. Not only Francis, but the other two were also on Scorpion Island.

With such a substantial project, Paxton couldn’t entrust it to others, so he volunteered. Branden leisurely finished signing the last document. Then he looked up at Paxton.

“Arrange a flight to Alton for tomorrow afternoon.”

Paxton was taken aback. “Mr. Duncan, are you planning to go yourself?”

Branden rested his elbow on the desk, and his deep eyes glinted with a hint of coldness as he gazed at Paxton.

“Is there a problem?”

That cold look sent a shiver down Paxton’s spine. He shivered and quickly replied, “No, Mr. Duncan. Your presence is naturally the safest option. I’ll arrange it right away.”

As Paxton exited the study, he couldn’t help but feel a lingering unease. Branden arranged the deal personally. It was not because Branden didn’t trust Paxton.

There were other reasons for his trip to Alton. It might be partly due to manpower issues, but the more significant reason was Catherine.

Catherine was in Alton right then, and Branden had a chance to meet her. Paxton finally understood the saying, ” Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”

parted for long, but Branden was deeply

Paxton was deeply troubled.

of special training had officially begun. To secure their chance of staying until the end, these trainees had already started secretly forming groups. More people

Cory. He didn’t trust the others. The duo quietly infiltrated the forest. Carlo’s strategy mirrored many others’ strategies. He chose to

following day would be considered a successful mission. Carlo spread out a map

you think of

at Carlo’s choice. It had a strategic advantage

seemed too

it appeared. Then he pointed to a different spot on the map. ” I’d like to

brow at

deeper within the jungle. Aren’t you worried about not making it until noon the next

riskier, the safer,” Cory replied. Carlo hesitated,

I’ll go with your

had chosen a good spot,

faltered. Cory was the most like the head

familiarized themselves with the route and

her lips. Indeed, they were people from Branden’s camp. They displayed

were well- prepared, Catherine took out her walkie -talkie and informed

became excited. He knew there was no way they would

“I’ll arrange it.”

poisonous smoke ignited around the perimeter of the jungle. It spread rapidly. After noticing that, many trainees near the jungle’s edge began to

noticed the scene and quickly informed Cory with

We’ve

and the poisonous smoke wouldn’t penetrate as quickly. It gave

Carlo and signaled for him to stay cautious. “Don’t celebrate

conversation. But she was good at lip-reading. It was easy for her to

Estria. She was highly talented and

indeed showed some

knew that the real

relayed another order into the microphone and said to