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.”

“Branden replied. They mocked each other

taste good if it gets

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

the security guard to allow Branden’s entry due to his special status. He was not just Catherine’s

Branden was polite, yet as he entered, he glanced back at Rylan

his assistant. He said, “I don’t care how. Just make me the

Rylan’s frustration, Branden strolled happily toward Catherine’s lab. On the way, he met Marshall, who was working late in the lab. Branden politely

Marshall smiled warmly. Despite the hard days, the experiment had progressed smoothly, which made him pleased. “Visiting Catherine?” he

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

hardship, Marshall was touched. Seeing Branden’s concern, he felt Branden might be reliable. Even though Branden was excessively wealthy, as long as he was willing to treat Catherine well, Marshall could overlook the rest. After all,

good care of her. She’s been through a

through the

finished her task and subconsciously glanced back. Through the glass, she spotted Branden standing outside. After adjusting all the equipment to work autonomously, she removed her lab coat and stepped out.

He walked up and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. ” You were focused. I didn’t want to

while working, and Branden understood that about her. He knew her preferences

nearby break room, Catherine looked at the lunch box he carried with a resigned expression. “I’ve already had

breaks are necessary. Inside, besides

beautiful eyes.

Catherine in confusion. She quickly explained, “Don’t they say capitalists are evil, treating labor as machines to exploit? Do your