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 with

interjected, “The soup won’t taste good if it gets cold. I’ll be going, Mr. Melton.” With that, Branden strode

guard and said, ” Family of Catherine

not just Catherine’s family but also the biggest investor in the lab. “Mr. Duncan, please proceed,” the security

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

had worked hard to befriend the security guard over these days. But Branden just strolled in and made Rylan embarrassed. Rylan grew increasingly agitated and immediately dialed his assistant. He said, “I don’t care how. Just

Rylan’s frustration, Branden strolled happily toward Catherine’s lab. On the way, he met Marshall,

smiled warmly. Despite the hard days, the experiment had progressed smoothly, which made him pleased. “Visiting

lifted the lunch box in his hand. “Kathy’s not been well, missing meals. Thought I’d

Even though Branden was excessively wealthy, as long as he was

give it to her. Take good care

obediently. After approaching the lab, he glimpsed Catherine deeply engrossed in her work through the glass

glass, she spotted Branden standing outside. After adjusting all the equipment to work autonomously, she removed her lab coat and stepped out. “You’re

wrapped an arm around her shoulder. ” You were

Branden understood

leading him to a nearby break room, Catherine looked at the lunch box he carried with a

but occasional breaks are necessary. Inside, besides the main meal, there are some snacks and fruits. Think

hint of amusement in her beautiful eyes. “Do

She quickly explained, “Don’t they say capitalists are evil, treating labor as machines to exploit? Do your employees know about your ‘work-life balance’