All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 958 Fate Is Unfair

Catherine and Branden walked hand in hand out of the courtyard. Thomas noticed them first. He nudged Karl and said with contentment, "Karl, you might not be much, but your grandson is quite nice. He matches well with Cassie."

Karl felt a bit displeased. He was about to retort. But upon careful consideration, he thought Thomas's words, though not pleasant, were somewhat accurate. Uncharacteristically, he didn't argue and instead nodded in agreement. "Catherine is exceptional. Otherwise, I

wouldn't have agreed to Vicente's proposal so readily and made the betrothal for Branden early on," Karl said.

Karl's words imitated Thomas. He knew Karl's business acumen was sharp, never engaging in unprofitable deals. Unexpectedly, Karl was just as discerning in judging people. When Catherine was still very young, Karl had already set his sights on her and chosen her for Branden.

Reflecting on it now, Thomas became even more unwilling and retorted, "You old rascal, at that time, Cassie was just a few years old, and you were already thinking of her becoming your granddaughter-in-law. You are so cunning."

Karl coldly snorted and replied, "You're just jealous!"

As Catherine and Branden entered, they heard the two old men bickering. Catherine shook her head helplessly.

Branden lightly patted her hand to ease her. He asked, "Has dinner started?"

Thomas's attention was immediately redirected. He smiled at Catherine. "Cassie, are you hungry?

Catherine, in cooperation with Branden's hint, nodded. "A bit."

Thomas promptly stood up. "I'll go to the kitchen and urge Aaron. I'll also lend him a hand." And so, Thomas left.

chess with and no one to banter with, Karl found it boring. He could

pulled out a chair for Catherine and poured her a

look. He found it hard to believe this was his proud grandson. Thankfully, the one being served was Catherine. Otherwise, he

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to Aaron's

I see you leave early and return late. Don't

Branden's love rival was Aaron's grandson. He thought it was

his grandfather's meaning and replied, "'I've been busy with the affairs of

month. Once that's done, I can be

vast Duncan Corporation relying solely on Branden now, Karl could understand his hardships. "As long

drew the attention of everyone. "You have no time for your fiancée, but

the three elders shifted between Branden and Rylan. Thomas looked somewhat unpleasant, while Karl's expression was even more grim. Karl would never allow Branden to betray Catherine. If such a thing happened, Karl would be the first to drive Branden out and cut ties with

stern expression.

he stared at Rylan. "There's nothing to

to say something, but he was stopped

"Rylan, matters between the couple are

words 'couple' pricked Rylan's heart. He wanted to say something more but swallowed

easily. He thought Branden's explanation was not enough. Karl turned to Catherine and

internet is exaggerated. Mr. Karl, you

he chuckled and continued, "So, it's the

and even scared her to tears a few times. If there was something between them, Catherine would have no chance to