All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 819 The Lab

Over the next while, Catherine dove into the tense and busy final stage. It seemed like everyone knew about Catherine’s situation. No one dared to disturb her.

Rylan occasionally showed up, but he never crossed paths with Catherine. He didn’t think much of it, because Branden did the same. Branden would come back once in a while, yet he couldn’t catch Catherine either.

Catherine practically lived in the lab. She put in all her time to smoothly finish the last phase of the experiment.

One noon, Branden showed up again. As he arrived at the lab building, he spotted Rylan waiting at the entrance. Branden glanced at him with a sharp hostility in his eyes.

Surprisingly, Rylan stepped forward and greeted him, “Mr. Duncan, quite persistent, huh? Sacrificing business for a student. Is it worth it?”

Hearing the teasing tone, Branden let out a cold laugh and replied, “Mr. Melton, if it is not worth it, why are you lurking around here day in, day out like a faithful lapdog?”

Rylan laughed and then replied, “Who is the real lapdog? That’s up for debate. But I see myself as the one who’ll win her affection.”

Mr. Melton, quit showing off, “Branden replied. They mocked each other

good if it gets cold. I’ll be going, Mr. Melton.” With that, Branden strode

Rylan wanted to mock, but Branden intentionally raised his voice toward the guard and

to allow Branden’s entry due to his special status. He was not just Catherine’s family but also the biggest investor in the lab. “Mr. Duncan, please proceed,” the security guard

he entered, he glanced back at Rylan with a look filled with provocation. He was seemingly mocking

care how. Just make me the Styre Laboratory’s top sponsor!” Once Rylan successfully edged out Branden, he would promptly have the security guard remove Branden. Within a 100- yard radius of the lab, he didn’t want to see even a

Branden strolled happily toward Catherine’s lab. On the way, he met Marshall, who was working

smiled warmly. Despite the hard days, the experiment had progressed

hand. “Kathy’s not been well, missing meals. Thought I’d bring her

concern, he felt Branden might be reliable. Even though Branden was excessively wealthy, as long as

and give it to her. Take good care of her. She’s been through a

thing!” Branden unusually responded obediently. After approaching the lab, he glimpsed Catherine deeply engrossed in her work through the glass window. She skillfully operated the machinery, and her beautiful face shone even

glass, she spotted Branden standing outside. After adjusting all the equipment to work autonomously, she removed her lab coat and stepped out. “You’re here. Why didn’t you call

an arm around

working, and Branden understood that

the lunch box he carried with a

mind Catherine’s refusal. “Miss Swann, dedicated work is good, but occasional breaks are necessary. Inside, besides the main meal, there are

him with a hint of amusement in her beautiful eyes.

say capitalists are evil, treating