All Her Secrets

Chapter 116

Catherine’s face turned chillingly cold when she heard Rachael’s hysterical outburst. In an instant, theliving room seemed enveloped in a transparent barrier. It was suffocating.

Liana and Johnathan had been watching the drama unfold. At that moment, they felt an unsettlingpanic in the atmosphere. Rachael was stunned, her words dying on her lips because Catherine’s gazewas too unnerving.

Seeing the situation deadlock, Korbin, who had been sitting silently on the side all the time, suddenlyspoke up. He said with a serious and deep tone, Rachael, that’s enough.”

Korbin was the current head of the Swanns. And Rachael dared not argue with her husband. Moreover,she realized she had gone too far in her anger.

For Rachael, although it was true that Catherine was a jinx, these words were not suitable to saypublicly. After all, she was Catherine’s mother.

However, although Rachael recognized her slip of the tongue, she attributed all of it to Catherine’s lackof manners. She blamed Catherine for triggering her rage.

Rachael stepped back, and Korbin stepped forward. As a leader accustomed to managing situations,Korbin was skilled at reading people’s expressions when making decisions. He understood thatCatherine’s current anger was entirely natural from his perspective.

To prevent Catherine from acting impulsively and making consequential decisions, Korbin sighed andcontinued, “Kathy, your mother just got overly upset. She said some odd things in the heat of themoment.

“She’s angry because she worries about you. You went off to record a show with Audrey without aword. In the Swanns, we already have one daughter who gets into the limelight and doesn’t focus on

her responsibilities. And now, you joined her. Naturally, your mother is frustrated.”

Hearing Korbin’s words, Catherine lazily raised her gaze and coldly stared at him. Catherine seemed tounderstand why Audrey didn’t seek help from the Swanns, even though she endured mistreatmentoutside.

It was because even if Audrey asked for help, Korbin wouldn’t assist even though Audrey was hisdaughter.

In the end, it might even provoke mockery from Korbin’s side. After all, Korbin genuinely looked downupon the line of work his daughters were involved in. He even considered it a disgrace.

Catherine didn’t respond. Korbin continued. “Kathy, be obedient. Tomorrow, ask Audrey to withdrawfrom that show.”

“I can’t.”

Catherine coldly rejected, leaving no room for negotiation. Korbin hadn’t expected Catherine tochallenge him in this manner publicly. He raised his head abruptly and stared coldly at Catherine withhis sharp eyes.novelbin

He was the head of the Swanns. And his authority was not to be challenged. He could indulgeCatherine to an extent, but his patience had its limits.

As their eyes locked, Catherine sensed the restrained anger in Korbin’s gaze. She realized that Korbinwould likely resort to force if she resisted further. Catherine wasn’t worried about Korbin physicallyconfronting her. He didn’t have that capability.

However, Catherine didn’t want to get into a conflict with Korbin. She had promised Vicente that shewouldn’t harm the Swanns, no matter the circumstances. Korbin composed himself and spoke calmly

again, “Kathy, be good. You shouldn’t have joined that show.”

Catherine’s mind raced. She frowned and responded with a hint of annoyance. “Why are you and Mr.Bolton both against me being on the show? I am just accompanying Audrey for the recording, and itdoesn’t interfere with my classes.”

After hearing that, Korbin was stunned. He had only heard complaints from his wife and daughter. Theysaid that Catherine aimlessly hung out with Audrey and appeared on television. It damaged theSwanns’ reputation.

Now that Catherine had put it this way, it made Korbin realize it in time. Catherine’s words had directlyawakened him.

Leonel and his backers wished to use Catherine to gain control over the Swanns’ assets and oustKorbin from his position. Leonel chose Catherine because Catherine was the most controllablecandidate. Moreover, Catherine had the will left by Vicente. She was an ideal choice.

In Korbin’s view, Catherine had grown up in the countryside and had never seen the world. So shenaturally enjoyed the limelight and the feeling of being a star adored by the public.

If Catherine became engrossed in the entertainment industry and couldn’t be manipulated by Leonel,Korbin could secure his victory in the previous bet. In the face of wealth, personal dignity seemedinsignificant.

Korbin suddenly realized the situation. To avoid revealing his intentions too blatantly, he put on afacade of helplessness as he gazed at Catherine.

“Do you really enjoy it?” Catherine didn’t speak, nor did she deny it. She looked at Korbin with a calmexpression. She observed the hint of a smile in his eyes.

After a moment, Korbin sighed and whispered. “Since you like it, go ahead. Consider it compensationfor you. Just be mindful of your studies.”

Catherine remained indifferent. She had long seen through Korbin’s intentions, but she chose not toexpose them. The best way to ruin someone was to let him indulge in corruption without a chance torise.

Rachael had just returned to her seat. She widened her eyes upon hearing this. And she found it hardto believe as she stared at Korbin. Unexpectedly, Korbin gave Rachael a warning look, prohibiting herfrom making a scene.

Korbin smiled slightly as he waved at Catherine. He said, “You must be tired from just returning. Gorest.”

“Alright,” Catherine replied. After that, Catherine turned and left the living room. This time, no onestopped her. Just as Catherine walked away, Johnathan immediately exclaimed. ” Dad, how could youlet that jinx go? She’s involved in damaging the Swanns 1 reputation like this. Why don’t you kick herout?”

Since Catherine had beaten him up last time, Johnathan held a deep grudge against her. He wasdetermined to find a way to get rid of her. Finally, he had found an excuse, but he never expected hisfather wouldn’t take action.

Korbin gave Johnathan a cold glance. Korbin was extremely dissatisfied with Johnathan, who didn’tinherit his own intelligence and wisdom. “Use your brain and think about it. Even if Catherineparticipates in the show, how could she disgrace you?”

After being scolded, Johnathan instantly backed down. He sat on the side quietly without a word. Liana,who was sitting nearby, was the first to catch on. She had listened to the entire conversation, including

Catherine’s words.

Initially, Liana couldn’t understand why they wouldn’t just kick Catherine out. Now, she seemed tounderstand her father’s reasons for not doing so. “Dad, the appointed time is approaching. Do youintend to let it be?

Korbin looked at Liana with appreciation. Among his children, Liana had the highest intelligence. But forKorbin, it was a pity that Liana was a girl.

“What Liana said is right. I know your thoughts. Just endure a bit longer,” Korbin said. Rachael hadinitially been reluctant to comply. But after hearing these words, she knew she had to endure it.

She knew that compared to the Swanns ‘wealth, it was insignificant.

Everyone assumed that Catherine had walked far enough away not to hear them and was speakingboldly. They had no idea that Catherine had an extraordinary hearing.

After Catherine heard their words, a chilling smile appeared on her cold face.