All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 505 Everfrozen Ruby

Catherine glanced at the brocade box and immediately knew that it was valuable. The craftsmanship of the box was exquisite, and the patterns on it were lifelike and pleasing to the eye.

Catherine didn’t take it immediately. Instead, she turned her head to look at Branden beside her. He was casually lounging on the sofa, seemingly less indifferent. He exuded a bit of a rogue vibe. Perhaps this was the state he revealed in front of his closest people.

In response to Catherine’s questioning gaze, Branden waved his hand and placed the brocade box in Catherine’s hands. “Just take it and open it to see if you like it. If it’s not good, you can give it back. After all, my grandpa has plenty of treasures.”

Only Branden dared to say something like that in front of Karl.

Karl was fuming with anger, his mustache trembling and his nostrils flaring. If it weren’t for Catherine’s presence, he would have already given Branden a good beating.

Suppressing his anger, Karl eagerly looked at Catherine and said, “Cassie, open it and see if you like it or not. If you don’t like it, there are other treasures for you to choose from, whatever you want!”

Under their eager gazes, Catherine opened the brocade box. A purple crescent-shaped ruby pendant greeted her eyes, emitting a faint luster. When she gently twirled it in her fingers, the pendant would emit a faint glow.

The entire ruby pendant was translucent without a trace of impurities. When Catherine held it in her hand, a cold sensation spread through her fingertips and into her blood, gradually spreading upwards.

Catherine suddenly realized something and looked up at Karl. “Everfrozen Ruby!”

the material of the pendant, Karl was momentarily stunned, a hint of delight flashing in his eyes.

among rubies, a small piece of which, when worn, could give a person the sensation of warmth in winter and coolness in summer. In ancient times, only emperors could possess such high- quality rubies. It was extremely rare, and ordinary people could hardly even catch a glimpse of

girls of today only liked branded bags, lacking enthusiasm for these kinds of things. But seeing Catherine not only liking

visit me, I will give you more good

aside, smiling but remaining silent. Karl was adopting a bribery policy, intending to entice

not know that Catherine was super rich and was not at all

family in Loxton, were just as prestigious as the Duncans. It was also a long-established aristocratic

Facers, and the whole city of Loxton was bustling with excitement.

the banquet hall, distinct from the others. The Duncans’ car had the privilege

of the guests recognized him amidst the

business, Karl had retired and rarely appeared in public. If it weren’t for Conor’s grand birthday celebration today, it would have been difficult to

wonder the Duncans

Branden, the most influential figure in the upper-class circle at

on

out to greet him. he greeted Karl

it’s very kind of you to be here

decades, Karl and Conor had

This is your 70th birthday celebration! Even if I have to wear a ventilator, I’ll come

and Conor walked away hand in hand, chatting,

car. He knew that Catherine didn’t enjoy such occasions, and if Conor saw her, she would

Catherine’s presence was already a favor to Karl. On this kind of occasion, she didn’t need to socialize. So, he intentionally lagged behind, waiting for Karl and Conor to leave before holding Catherine’s hand and helping her out of the