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.”

showing off, “Branden replied.

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

intentionally raised his voice toward the guard and said, ” Family of Catherine here. Need to register? Or

status. He was not just Catherine’s family but

at Rylan with a look filled with provocation. He was

He 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 make me the Styre Laboratory’s top sponsor!” Once Rylan successfully edged out Branden, he would promptly have the security guard remove Branden.

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

Marshall smiled warmly. Despite the hard days, the experiment had progressed smoothly, which

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

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

her. Take good care of her. She’s been through a lot

deeply engrossed in her work through the glass

something, Catherine 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.

up and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. ” You were focused.

didn’t like interruptions while working, and Branden understood that about her. He knew her

him to a nearby break room, Catherine looked at the lunch box

dedicated work is good, but occasional breaks are necessary. Inside, besides the main meal,

looked at him with a hint of amusement in her beautiful eyes. “Do your employees know you

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