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.

no one to play chess with and no one to banter with, Karl

a chair for Catherine and poured her a cup of

found it hard to believe this was his proud grandson. Thankfully, the one being served

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in the courtyard to rest. Due to Aaron's presence, Rylan

chatting with Branden. He asked," What have you been busy with lately? I see you leave early and return late. Don't neglect Catherine. Otherwise, I'll be cross with

that Karl learned Branden's love rival was Aaron's grandson. He thought it was truly

stared at Catherine affectionately. He grasped his grandfather's meaning and replied, "'I've been busy with the affairs of the institute

Once that's done, I can be completely free to spend

Branden now, Karl could understand

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

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

a stern

darkened as he stared at

something, but he

said, "Rylan, matters between the couple are

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

off easily. He thought Branden's

composed and said calmly, "Most of the news on the internet is exaggerated. Mr. Karl, you know her. It's

pondered for a moment before realizing who Catherine was talking about. After grasping the situation, he chuckled and continued, "So, it's the

childhood, Selene used to follow Branden around, but he paid her no attention and even scared her to tears a