All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 796 A Similar Feeling

Catherine hung up the phone and returned. She found Carlo and Francis looking incredibly odd. They stole glances at her and communicated only through eye contact. They didn’t dare to speak.

Catherine scanned the two of them with a cold eye before seating herself nearby. “Don’t worry. I straightened things out with Branden. It’s not on you.”

As soon as she said that, their tense expressions relaxed. Carlo let out a long sigh of relief. He looked at Catherine with gratitude. “Miss Swann, thank you.”

“No need,” Catherine said coldly and shut down further conversation. She was about to leave when Francis’s phone rang. She paused and planned to wait until Francis’s call ended to inquire about the situation before leaving.

“Damn it! They’re so cunning!” Francis cursed after ending the call. Seeing his disturbed state, Carlo signaled to remind Francis that Catherine was still there.

Francis realized this and quickly apologized to Catherine, “Sorry, Miss Swann. I lost my cool earlier.”

Catherine shrugged it off. She’d seen worse from Zobber and the others while they were with her. Profanity was nothing new. What concerned her more was who called and what was said during the conversation. “Was it about the investigation?”

Francis didn’t deny it. Catherine’s status exempted her from secrets. ”

scene per Mr. Branden’s orders but found it empty. It’s been cleaned out completely without a

The reason for Francis’s anger was evident. Both he and Carlo had gotten injured from investigating this, and now the other side not only evaded confrontation but

the

Swann, are you planning to go yourself?”

didn’t respond, but

came to a decision. Carlo offered to accompany Catherine. “Miss Swann, I’ve been there before. I’m more familiar. It’s better

Carlo caught on and said, “Miss Swann, it’s

wasn’t worried about him hindering the mission. Catherine wasn’t fussy, and Carlo’s injury wasn’t a big deal in her eyes. Since he seemed okay with it, Catherine agreed and said, “Let’s go together and see

Francis had escaped, the place had

clean, just like last time. The other party’s efficiency indicated

looked disappointed. His findings were as fruitless as their team’s. There was no progress. “Miss Swann, why do you think these people fear us finding clues? If they’re powerful, why not confront us directly instead of hiding?” Carlo

party had substantial power, it wouldn’t make sense for

secret they don’t want us to uncover, which is why they avoid facing us directly. Wait here. I’ll check upstairs,” Catherine said and

their previous use, but Catherine sensed there was more to these seemingly ordinary rooms. As she ventured in amidst the strong smell of disinfectant, she caught a whiff of the pungent

noticed a discreetly carved, peculiar symbol. Though it was small and seemingly ordinary,

He trailed behind Catherine with confusion and hurried to catch up.

wouldn’t serve any purpose, they didn’t need to linger. It was better

nodded and found Catherine’s words sensible. Then he left