Female Novel
Chapter 162
Catherine’s conditions were not challenging. She sat with her hands folded on the table, emanating acold aura. Her cold and distant gaze lingered on Korbin casually, but it brought Korbin an inexhaustiblesense of oppression, making him instinctively feel a kind of fear toward Catherine.
“First of all, someone needs to be held accountable for this. But it’s definitely not me who should takeresponsibility. It should be those guys from the Student Union. I can just let go of it. The rest is left tothem.”
Korbin hesitated momentarily, fully aware that this might be the Wales’ bottom line. The bottom line forthe Wales was to protect Nash and ensure that he was not heavily influenced. As for how to operateand at what cost, it was something only the Wales themselves could determine.
After careful consideration, Korbin nodded in agreement and said, “Okay, I agree to this condition. So,what is the second condition?”
Korbin agreed readily. Catherine also did not beat around the bush and directly stated the secondcondition. “Give Audrey the treatment she deserves!”
The children of the Swanns were entitled to a share of dividends from the Swann Corporation asestablished at the time of their birth.
This amount of money was insignificant compared to the vast wealth of the Swanns. However, it wouldbe enough to cover the monthly income if they were in an ordinary family.
There were only two who didn’t enjoy this treatment in the Swanns. One was Catherine, who wasabandoned in the countryside since childhood, and the other was Audrey. Audrey initially enjoyed all ofthis, but from the moment she was kicked out of the Swanns’, Korbin took it all back.
Upon hearing this condition, Korbin was a bit surprised. He originally thought that Catherine would fightfor her own benefit, but he didn’t expect her to be sticking up for Audrey instead.
Thinking about having to spend more money, and on top of that, on a useless and disobedientdaughter, Korbin felt a little distressed. However, the benefits from the Wales were more cost-effective.
“Okay, I agree!”
Seeing how readily Korbin agreed, Catherine guessed that the Wales must have spent a fortune thistime. After examining the information found by Ronin, Catherine concluded that there was no stain onNash.
Her younger sister, on the other hand, was quite greedy. With the thought of Liana’s reaction in theafternoon, Catherine had a clear understanding in her heart.
“The Wales boy seemed quite sentimental,” said she inwardly. Korbin found it irritating to see Catherinenow that all the tasks had already been completed.
He didn’t want to see Catherine’s loathsome face for even a moment longer, so he waved his hand ather directly, trying to drive her away.
“Okay, you can leave now!”
He was unwilling to see Catherine. Catherine was also reluctant to stay. Before he could even finish hissentence, Catherine stood up and left without saying a word, displaying an arrogant expression on herface.
Korbin was so angry that he forcefully slammed the coffee cup on the ground, making a loud noise.The security guard outside the door entered immediately to check the situation.
With a stern expression, Korbin glared angrily at the bodyguard and commanded, “Call my assistantRusty Hunt and instruct him to keep a close eye on Catherine. We can’t afford any mistakes!”
Although he knew there was not the slightest possibility, Korbin still felt uneasy in his heart. With justover half a month left, he did not want to stir up trouble. When the half month was over, he would leteveryone know who was the ruler of the Swanns.
Catherine got out of the study. As she turned the corner of the hallway, she caught sight of Audrey,whose back was turned to her.
From Audrey’s back, it could be observed that she seemed to be quite nervous. Catherine steppedforward, intending to call out to Audrey, but to her surprise, Audrey turned around.
It seemed that Audrey was caught off guard when Catherine appeared suddenly, which caused her tostartle and freeze for a moment. A few seconds later, Audrey came to her senses.
She rushed forward directly, anxiously reaching out to grab Catherine’s arm. She checked Catherine upand down repeatedly, saying, “Kathy, are you okay? Did your father lay a hand on you?
Catherine’s mind went blank momentarily as she stared into Audrey’s eyes, lost in thought. Seeing herblank eyes and unfocused gaze, Audrey was really startled. She exclaimed anxiously, “Oh dear, whyaren’t you speaking? You’re making me extremely worried. Do you know?”
Catherine snapped out of it and regained her focus. She was staring at Audrey with a heated gaze andwith some intriguing thoughts in mind. “I’m fine. Let’s go. We’ll talk more at your place!”novelbin
“Are you really okay? Why did I hear the sound of things being smashed inside?” Audrey still feltuneasy and looked at Catherine with an anxious expression.
Catherine looked at her with a serious expression and emphasized. “I’m sure I’m fine. My father didn’thit me. He just smashed things in his study.” After confirming several times, Audrey finally let out a sighof relief.
“It’s fortunate that he didn’t hit you. Let him smash things if he loves to do so. After all, the Swannshave plenty of money. It’s not a big deal for them.
“Since you’re okay, let’s go. Lest some people go crazy and target you again!” said she. After Catherinewas taken away, Audrey specifically got the details from Liana.
According to Liana, Catherine pissed off the Wales. So, Korbin wanted to give her a lesson and give anexplanation to the Wales. How could Audrey not know Catherine?
“Catherine had always maintained a composed demeanor and avoided causing trouble. It must be thatboy from the Wales who provoked her first. How dare he play the victim before the wronged party?”said Audrey inwardly.
Although she knew it had nothing to do with Catherine, Audrey also understood her father’s personality.“Even if it were Liana, he wouldn’t care, let alone Catherine, who had never been favored sincechildhood.
“Since the Wales had come knocking on our door, it was certain that it pertained to the interests of bothfamilies. At such times, Korbin would not hesitate to sacrifice Catherine,” said Audrey inwardly.
Therefore, she was so worried about Catherine. Now, Catherine had finally come out unharmed.Audrey’s anxious heart could finally rest easy.
Watching Audrey rushing around and even reminding her to fasten her seat belt before they got in thecar, Catherine couldn’t help but laugh helplessly. “Wow, Audrey, you’re really like a babysitter!”
Upon hearing this, Audrey instantly cast a seemingly angry gaze at Catherine, assuming acommanding boss demeanor.
“Miss, how dare you make fun of your sister? Do you believe I will teach you a lesson later and makeyou cry?”
With a nod of her head, Catherine surrendered by raising her hands, indicating her fear. Audrey happilywithdrew her hand, and the two siblings joyfully left the Swanns.
As they disappeared into the distance, Liana, who had been observing everything from a corner, finallyemerged. She gazed fixedly in the direction where Catherine and Audrey had disappeared, her coldeyes filled with deep hatred.
“Performing sisterhood in front of me? Do they think I would be envious?
“It’s really ridiculous! “Just two pitiful people comforting each other. I don’t care a bit,” said she inwardly.At Audrey’s apartment.
As soon as Catherine arrived, she walked into the room before Audrey could pull her in for a chat.Audrey anxiously chased after Kathy, yelling, “What are we eating tonight? Are we going out orordering takeout?”
Catherine responded casually, ” Whatever, I don’t mind!”
Concluding, she added, “I’m going to do my homework inside. Call me later!” After the door was closed,Audrey finally realized.
“Why is Catherine so diligent today? “Doesn’t she even bother to bring her textbooks back with herusually?” thought she.
However, she paid no heed to these matters. She needed to focus on resolving the predicament ofarranging dinner for them. Since Catherine needed to do her homework, they would not go out.
Audrey would love to cook, but she was not confident in her cooking skills, let alone serving it toCatherine. To not hurt Catherine’s stomach, she ordered food for delivery.