Chapter 306
Korbin Swann felt that he had already given Catherine Swann enough face. If Branden Duncan weren’t
present, he would have already taken control of Catherine and taught her a lesson. She needed to learn
her ce, especially challenging the Swanns.
After hearing Korbin’s condition, Catherine smiled and fixed her chilly gaze on him. She calmly asked,
“Dad, do you think this is a discount store? You keep asking to bargain.”
Bargaining was beneath Catherine’s dignity. She viewed it as a mockery of the situation. Korbin red at
Catherine with anger in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, “Catherine, don’t push it too far!”
Catherine crossed her arms casually, appearing rxed but exuding an overwhelming arrogance.
Catherine’sposure made her seem even more dominantpared to the furious members of the
Swanns.
The atmosphere in the living room plunged to an icy low, and an intense standoff began between father
and daughter.
When it seemed the situation was about to escte further, the Swanns’ butler hurriedly entered the
room. Korbin was somewhat displeased when he saw the butler’s anxious expression. He asked, “Is the
sky falling? Why are you so frantic?”
The butler looked embarrassed after being reprimanded. He lowered his head and whispered, “Mr.
Swann, twow enforcement officers are outside. They say they’vee to see Mr. Johnathan.”
The speed of their arrival was astonishing. The expressions of everyone present changed with this news.
Johnathan quickly realized the gravity of the situation and immediately grabbed Rachael’s hand,
pleading for mercy.
“Mom, I don’t want to go to jail. Please, please don’t let me go to jail!” said Johnathan.
Rachael was also getting anxious. Her earlierposure waspletely gone. She kept holding
Johnathan’s hand and trying tofort him.
“Johnny, don’t be panic. Mom won’t let you go to jail, absolutely not,” Rachael reassured him. Catherine
looked at Rachael, who wasforting Johnathan, as her actions calmed him down.
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She noticed and realized that not because they wereck ofpassion but they didn’t care about her.
Catherine’s gaze remained fixed on them, and she didn’t notice another pair of eyes watching her
intently.
Catherine’s expression was calm and without a hint of emotion. Branden, on the other hand, sensed
something different. He felt a trace of sadness for Catherine.
He thought that deep down, she must have yearned and longed for maternal love even though she had
grown up isted in the countryside. If not for her mother’s cruelty, she might not have developed this
tough exterior.
It was truly heart-wrenching. Just now, even the once stern and unyielding Korbin had to give in when
faced with this unexpected danger.
He knew that Catherine hade prepared, bringing along Branden as her powerful advisor. This meant
that they had already lost the upper hand in this battle. Korbin had no choice but toply. After all, he
couldn’t bear to see his son imprisoned.
“If I agree to your conditions, can you guarantee that Johnathan will be safe?” he asked desperation in
his voice. Catherine didn’t respond immediately. She raised an eyebrow and looked at him intently.
Korbin knew that he had no room to negotiate. If he didn’t ept Catherine’s proposal, his son would
face the risk of imprisonment.
At least three years of studying in Dentler Academy seemed like a better alternative to him than going to
jail. He believed that money had the power to move mountains. Once he dealt with Catherine, he would
find a way to have his son withdraw from that wretched ce.
He clenched his teeth and reluctantly agreed, “Fine, I agree. When this semester ends, I will send
Johnathan to Dentler Academy.”
“Tomorrow!” Catherine coldly uttered and set a deadline.
“Tomorrow?” Korbin eximed in surprise as his eyes widened. Catherine nodded slightly and taunted,
“Dad, you’re still in your prime. You shouldn’t have trouble with your hearing.”
She didn’t ask for tonight, which was already done a favor for the Swanns. Pushing for further
negotiations would only lead to a prison sentence.
Korbin was truly livid, but he had no choice. He had toply with Catherine’s demands. Frustrated and
with no outlet for his anger, Korbin finally exploded when he saw Johnathan still sitting there.
“Why are you still sitting here? Don’t you want to pack your bags? Are you getting ready for prison?” he
scolded. Rachael was startled as she had never witnessed Korbin lose his temper like this before. She
hurriedly pulled her son away.
At the same time, Paxton Duncan also got up and headed outside to deal with the twow enforcement
officers.
In the spacious living room, only four people remained. Korbin wore a scowling expression as he red
at Catherine, who sat across from him with an air of indifference.
“Catherine, you’re quite something,tching onto your brother’s mistake. You’re not worthy of being part
of the Swanns,” Korbin used.
Catherine slowly stood up. The matter had concluded, and she was tired. Thus, it was time to rest.
She didn’t pay any attention to Korbin’s usations and looked at him with a cold gaze. “If someone at
such a young age understands how to hire killers, considering it a hallmark of the Swanns’ education,
then it seems like it’s a reflection of the values the Swanns have instilled. Perhaps it would be better if
the Swanns ceased to exist, ” said Catherine.
Korbin’s face turned red with anger as Catherine continued to rebuke him. There was no denying that
Johnathan’s actions had been foolish. Furthermore, his actions were also felt like an insult to the
intelligence and reputation of the Swanns.
Catherine didn’t spare her father, and she even made a subtle remark that could be interpreted as
criticism of how Korbin had handled Vicente Swann’s inheritance.
“The only silver lining in all of this is that Mr. Vicente passed away early. He doesn’t have to witness
these disgraceful events. Otherwise, he might have risen from his grave in anger and strangled these
unworthy descendants of the Swanns. If they won’t listen, that’s one thing, but they also engage in such
foolish acts!” said Catherine.
Catherine’s words held a double meaning. While she openly scolded Johnathan, she indirectly criticized
Korbin as well.
After all, it wasn’t just Johnathan who didn’t heed the words of the Swanns’ elders. Korbin also ignored
Vicente’s wishes. This happened when it came to Catherine’s inheritance left by Vicente for her and
refusing to let go.
As he was unable to out-argue Catherine, Korbin could only express his frustration with loud
exmations.
“You are such an unfilial daughter! You’re no daughter of mine!”
“Hmph!” Catherine Swann snorted coldly and turned her back on Korbin. She had stopped regarding him
as her father since the moment he decided to send her to the countryside.
If not for the unchangeable Swanns’ genes she carried, she wouldn’t have even looked at Korbin
properly.
Yet, he still behaved so indifferently, prattling on and on. Catherine had no intention of continuing to
engage with Korbin. She turned around and greeted Branden, preparing to leave.
Branden held her hand and stood by her side. However, Branden didn’t immediately leave with
Catherine. He stopped in his tracks, fixing his cold and icy gaze on Korbin.
“Mr. Swann, the one who I supported, not to be trifled with. Today, I’ll spare the Swanns out of respect for
Catherine, “said Branden.
A cold gleam shed in his eyes despite his seemingly gentle smile, and his voice was chillingly cold.
He continued, “However, mark my words, if there’s a next time, the Duncans will spare no effort in
seeking justice.”