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

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

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

entry due to his special status. He was not just Catherine’s family but also

at Rylan with a look filled

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. Within a 100- yard radius of the lab, he didn’t want to see even

Catherine’s lab. On the way, he met Marshall, who was working late in the lab. Branden politely greeted him, ” Professor

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

lunch box in his hand. “Kathy’s not been well, missing meals.

hardship, Marshall was touched. Seeing Branden’s concern, he felt Branden might be reliable. Even though Branden was excessively wealthy, as long as he

to her. Take good care of her. She’s been through a lot these days!” Marshall

her work through the glass

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. “You’re here. Why didn’t

eyes softened considerably as he saw her. 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

at the lunch box he carried with a resigned

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

in her beautiful eyes. “Do your employees

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