Female Novel
Chapter 342
Chapter 342 Afraid Catherine Might Dump You
“Brat, don’t push it!” Sean raised his leg and kicked the chair Erick sat on. Erick turned around andglared at Sean with his cold and sharp gaze as if he would skin Sean alive if he could.
Even someone ruthless like Sean was taken aback by that look. Erick might look weak and thin, but hewas like a wolf pup. He could be fierce and ruthless if he were provoked.
Sean would never risk his safety to deal with someone like Erick unless necessary. Since he could notdeal with Eric the hard way, he could only negotiate with him.
“Hey, although Catherine did sing well, aren’t you bored listening to the cuts of her singing hundreds oftimes? Can you please play something else?”
Erick had gotten the information from somewhere that Catherine was joining the competition on a livebroadcast show.
So, he woke up early and sat before the television, waiting for Catherine’s turn to perform. AfterCatherine performed, he closed the live broadcast and cropped the part where Cathrine sang, playing itcountless times in a loop.
Most importantly, he watched the video countless times. Others might even think he was trying to look forsomething through the video.
Erick glanced at Sean coldly upon hearing his question. Ignoring Sean, he continued to watch theperformance seriously.
Sean did not know what to say. He had no idea why Catherine left this boy at his place. His place wasturning into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Sean understood that if he continued pestering Erick, Erick might fight with him. So, Sean decided toseek another approach and called Catherine to ask her to deal with this matter. Meanwhile, Korbin wasin his villa. His assistant was reporting the latest information he got to him.
“Mr. Swann, Erick is now in the black market. He is being held captive by the boss of the black market.”
Korbin puffed the cigar and spoke in his hoarse voice. “Is this information accurate?”
The secretary handed a few blurry pictures to Korbin. Although unclear, he could still see that the youngman in the photos was Erick.
“No wonder we failed to find him even after searching Casier inside out. So, he is now in the blackmarket!” A sinister smile appeared on Korbin’s face. He seemed to be confident about getting Erick.
“Send these photos to the Winfreds. Ask Xavier to look for us if he needs us.”
The assistant was efficient and immediately sent the Winfreds the photos. When Xavier received thephotos, he sent a precious gift to the Swanns to express his gratitude on the Winfreds’ behalf.
The Winfreds were not as powerful as the Swanns in Casier. Although Xavier knew Erick was in theblack market, he could not get Erick out of that place. They still had to rely on the Xavier family’s help.
The assistant told Korbin the information he brought back from the Winfreds, “Mr. Swann, the Winfredshad sent over the document. The planning department had checked it, and they had discussed thedetails. The Winfreds intend to ask for our help to get Erick out. If we can hand Erick over to them, theywould sign the contract, and the deal would be done!”
Korbin squinted his eyes as he looked at the document before him. A glimpse of malicious intent flashedacross Korbin’s sharp eyes.
“Xavier is cunning. He had planned everything well and left no room for us to take advantage of him.”
“Mr. Swann, what should we do about this? Should we agree to the Winfreds’ request?” asked theassistant.
“Of course. Why can’t we agree? Arrange someone to get Erick out of the black market, no matter what,”said Korbin, giving a new order.
“Noted.” The assistant nodded and went to make the arrangements. Catherine had just arrived at thebarbecue shop when she received Sean’s call, complaining to her about Erick in a long-winded manner.It made her frown. She snapped coldly. “Cut it short.”
Sean, who had wanted to tell Catherine his grief and complaints about Erick, immediately stoppedcomplaining once he heard Catherine’s cold and impatient voice.
He went straight to the point. ” Catherine, can you please take this brat away with you? My black marketis turning into a homeless shelter now.”
Before Sean could continue his request, Catherine cut off the call. She disliked it when Sean was whiny.After hanging up the call, Catherine got back into the private room.
Looking at her walking in, Branden pulled the chair for her to sit naturally. Catherine’s empty bowl wasagain filled with her favorite grilled food.
The meat in her bowl was still hot. It seemed that he had just grilled it for her. Catherine looked at theman beside her. His beautiful eyes were looking at her with anticipation. That melted her heart and madeher less irritated. Even her puckered eyebrows loosened.
The man smiled upon seeing her, and his gaze on her eas gentle. His soothing and deep voice soundedgentle as he spoke, “Have some more barbecued meat before it gets cold.”
Triston, sitting opposite them, was stunned. He subconsciously wanted to fork the hot meat and eat it,yet the hot meat almost burned him. To prevent being embarrassed, Triston endured the pain andnovelbin
swallowed the meat.
He felt aggrieved that he had to see the couple acting lovey-dovey and even got burned by his favoritebarbecue.
It made him realize he should not be there with them. He regretted having this meal with them. Afterdinner, Catherine left the barbecue shop with Branden and Triston. Just as she left the shop, her phonebeeped.
It was a message.
Catherine looked at the message and let go of Branden’s hand. Branden noticed it and looked at her in apuzzle. He asked curiously, “Do you have something to deal with?”
“Yes.” Catherine nodded. She was about to leave. Then, she stopped as if she had just rememberedsomething. She turned around and looked at Branden, promising. “I’ll tell you about this later when I getback.”
Branden’s displeased face calmed down instantly, and his gaze was softer.
“Okay. Call me when you are done. I’ll pick you up.”
“Okay!”
After Catherine left, Triston quickly approached Branden, wanting to gossip. “Mr Duncan, Catherine hasleft just like that. Aren’t you going to ask what she is going to do or where she is going? Aren’t you afraidshe might dump you and run away? After all, she is young and beautiful…”She was even cool. Manyguys like girls like her.
Triston did not tell Branden everything on his mind because Branden had already glared at him when hepraised Catherine for being beautiful. That gaze was so scary that Triston was alarmed.
“Please don’t misinterpret my words. I am just concerned.”
Branden snorted as he glanced at Triston coldly. He said in disdain, ” Only those useless men would beafraid of losing their girlfriends.”
Then, he got into the car without looking back. Just as he closed the door, Paxton drove off. Only Tristonwas left standing before his shop in a daze. After a few seconds, he realized he had been mocked.
Branden was indicating he was a useless man.