All Her Secrets

Chapter 458 Who Is The Outsider?

Rachael noticed Catherine was indeed a jinx.

Her return only brought chaos to the Swanns. Rachael listened to her parents’ advice and tried to getalong peacefully with Catherine first. Then, when she successfully coaxed Catherine to hand over theSwanns’ assets, she could get rid of Catherine.

Unexpectedly, Catherine was stubborn and did not know how to get along with them. Rachael wantedto flare up, but it reminded her of her countless failed quarrels with Catherine.

Her husband failed to transfer the assets and had even been set up by this jinx, Catherine. Rachael gotthe advice from her family and planned to use another trick.

No one would want to be abandoned by their family. Otherwise, why would Catherine choose to returnto the Swanns?

They could pretend to accept Catherine’s return. After getting the Swanns’ assets and placing themunder Korbin’s name, they could deal with her later, which would be easy.

Rachael wept and lay in her husband’s arms.

“Honey, look. Our daughter is blaming us for everything back then. I did not have a second choice.When your mother was still alive, she hated me so much because I gave birth to a daughter. You knewthat, too.

“I did not expect my daughter would hate me so much.”

This lady even brought up her mother- in-law to make herself look innocent. Madam Swann was indeedpart of why Catherine was sent to the countryside, but she would not have insisted if Rachael defendedher.

The Swann family was wealthy, and raising another daughter would not be tough. Catherine looked atKorbin casually. When she saw him doing nothing, she knew how heartless he was. He did not mindtainting his mother’s reputation just for benefits.

Rachael’s face flushed red as she sobbed. Droplets of tears flowed down her cheeks. She looked atCatherine as if she had suffered many griefs.

“Catherine, I know you are mad at us and think we have mistreated you. But you have to trust that wedid all this for you.

“You are young and don’t know how to manage the family’s business. Giving you the SwannCorporation would only bring loss. It’s better to let your father manage it for you.

“What do you think?”

Loss?

Catherine’s brows furrowed. Although she did not like managing the business, each business she didwas profitable.

She would never let herself lose any money. Rachael had looked upon her highly. She could never losemoney. It was too challenging! Catherine looked at Rachael coldly. She spoke as she looked intoRachael’s” kind” eyes, “What if I refuse?”

The repeated rejection had pissed Rachael off.

She glanced at Korbin secretly, giving him a signal. It was Korbin’s turn to act after remaining silent forlong. His expression was cold as he stared into Catherine’s eyes.

“If you refuse to agree and want to disobey us, don’t blame me for using the hard way.”

Was threatening, and that cold and vicious gaze how one should treat their daughter?

No! That was more like treating his enemy.

Since his attitude was harsh, Catherine was less burdened. She lay on the headrest and squinted hereyes as she observed Korbin.

“The hard way? Are you going to use those people you secretly trained to deal with me?

“Heh…”

Korbin was startled upon hearing her chuckle. He snapped out of his daze and observed Catherinewith his lips pursed.

“What do you know?”

He was again shocked by Catherine’s words, not knowing what this girl knew about his secret. He hadbeen careless before this and underestimated Catherine’s ability.

She had silently taken back the money he had transferred from the company. It made him wonder whatthe girl had allowed her to do.

His plan was disrupted, and she knew he had someone working for him.

Korbin’s heart sank. He felt he should get rid of Catherine soon. Catherine lifted her eyebrow andlooked at her father meaningfully.

“It depends on what you have done. Secrets can’t be kept for long.”

Everyone in the big living room was silent.

Korbin sat silently as he observed Catherine’s expression.novelbin

From Catherine’s words, he noticed something strange.

It seemed he had to get rid of those people. Korbin’s expression turned gloomy, and his eyes turnedcold.

Married for years, Rachael naturally knew what Korbin’s gaze meant.

It seemed that Catherine would be unable to leave the Swanns’ place today. Rachael helped Korbinkeep Catherine calm, and Korbin had arranged for someone to keep Catherine imprisoned in theSwanns’ place.

Catherine sat on the sofa, feeling bored as she listened to Rachael’s insincere words. Everything wasgoing on as planned. Korbin thought Catherine was already under his control.

The butler came in suddenly.

“Sir. Mr. Duncan is here!”

Korbin’s forehead puckered, and his expression was gloomy.

“Why is he here?”

Branden walked in before Korbin could set any order. He walked toward Catherine. His gaze had beenon Catherine and no one else.

“Do you want to leave?” The man stood beside Catherine and lowered her head as he asked her.Catherine leaned against the sofa, looking at the husband and wife acting. She was already bored.

Squinting her eyes, she nodded at Branden lazily.

Branden wanted to help her up.

However, something stopped him.

“Ahem…” Korbin cleared his throat, interrupting them. Branden turned around. His handsome faceturned cold as he looked at Korbin.

“Is there anything else you want to say, Mr. Swann?”

Korbin did not show a welcoming attitude either.

“Mr. Duncan, this is the Swanns’ place. Even if the Duncans are powerful, do you think it’s appropriateto take my daughter away from this place anytime you wish?”

Branden sneer.

It was a sarcastic remark, mocking Korbin for being a hypocrite. Rachael could no longer stand it. Sheasked, “Branden, what do you mean by sneering at us?”

Branden looked at the wife of the wealthiest man in Casier and spoke coldly, “Does Kathy haveanything to do with you? I remember you disowned Kathy years ago.”

Rachael’s expression changed. The Swanns had done it discreetly, and no one knew. However, it wasnot difficult for the Duncans to investigate this. Branden cared so much about Catherine. So, he mustknow the truth.

Rachael glared at Branden in displeasure, maintaining her composure as Mrs. Swann.

“Mr. Duncan, no matter what happened years ago, it is between us and Catherine. We are her parents.Why should you, an outsider, interfere in our matter?”

“An outsider…?” Branden laughed, and he looked at Rachael ironically. “Mrs. Swann, you areinteresting.

“Everyone in Casier knows Catherine is my fiancee and will be my wife soon.

“Do you still think I am an outsider, Rachael?”