All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 893 Paid Leave

Catherine stepped out of the lab to find Marshall standing at the door with a worried frown.

“What has got Professor Hartley frowning like it’s the end of the world? Why don’t you share the news and brighten my day too.”

Seeing her in a playful mood only deepened Marshall’s gloom. ” Catherine, I have something to tell you, but try not to freak out.”

Catherine remained calm, but her voice turned cooler. “Professor, out with it. I can take the pressure.”

Seeing her steady demeanor, Marshall bravely handed her his phone. “I’m at a loss for words. Have a look yourself.”

Catherine took the phone, and her expression tensed as she glanced at the screen. Marshall couldn’t quite read her, given her subtle reaction. Before he could ask, Catherine got straight to the point. “What’s the school’s move on this?”

Caught off guard by her composure, Marshall was visibly shaken. After all, people wouldn’t be as calm as Catherine in such a situation.

Marshall was silent, which prompted Catherine to ask, “You’re here to announce the school’s decision, aren’t you?”

Marshall reluctantly admitted. ” The school is giving you

granting me paid leave.” Catherine laughed at herself. And she knew that the school had been quite forgiving towards her. With leaders above her, Catherine was aware that not all would favor

school’s decision,” she stated. “The lab’s yours. I’m taking two

too much about this mess. If you’re innocent, the school will clear your name. Let me know immediately if you need anything, okay?” Marshall

chill pill. Everything

“Catherine assured him.

coat and walked out, planning to collect her things from the office since

finished packing, her phone rang with an unknown number. A chill passed through her eyes as she answered to a cold male voice. “Miss Swann, it’s been a long

point, or I’ll hang

must Styre University need your talent

a cold laugh. “The same

and I’ll help you escape this predicament,” the voice confidently

me a day to think it over,” Catherine

request. “As you say, Miss

Catherine turned to find Branden standing behind her, his sharp