Chapter 359


    Chapter 359 All Hidden Influential Figures


    No one knew what Catherine meant. The online buzz was growing and even filled with criticism against


    her. Grayson’s fans attacked Catherine as if they had gone mad, using her of being a seductress who


    used men for her gain.


    However, Catherine remained calm. She refused to address the situation herself and discouraged others


    from getting involved. It all seemed quite mysterious. Ronin was unhappy about this but didn’t dare


    speak up due to Catherine’s authority.


    Scott didn’t quite understand the situation and cautiously asked, ” Shouldn’t we do something about


    these clowns who are insulting us?”


    Catherine replied expressionlessly,” Let them be. They will eventually reveal themselves after some


    time.”


    It was evident that the post was deliberately released, and Catherine had no faith in the ims about


    behind -the-scenes staff.


    No one expected that a simple universitypetition would attract so much attention. The staff arranged


    by the sponsors was simply insufficient.


    The scene was bustling. The staff were working tirelessly backstage, and there was no spare time for


    them to take these photos, let alone post them with such a sarcastic tone.


    It was easy to deduce that it was probably from another group participating in the same program, most


    likely motivated by jealousy and fear of her winning thepetition. She had no interest in immediately


    exposing these people.


    Instead, she preferred to raise someone high and then watch them fall dramatically. That would be more


    entertaining. Branden sat silently on the side. After understanding Catherine’s intentions, he slightly


    nodded to Paxton standing nearby.


    Paxton promptly instructed his subordinates to halt all actions. Ronin felt anxious earlier as he thought


    Catherine wasn’t taking any action. However, now that he realized she had her approach. Thus, he was


    ready to support her fully.


    Nevertheless, Ronin continued to be infuriated by those people. He gritted his teeth and stared at his


    phone, saying, “Catherine, I’m going to create some online ounts right now. I want to engage in a


    fierce battle with these little keyboard warriors and show them who the real online warriors are!”


    Scott enthusiastically nodded and said, “Take me with you. I also want to curse those brats who insult


    our chief!”


    Catherine was waiting for the situation to escte further. She paid no attention to Ronin and the others


    wanting to vent their anger by arguing with inte users.


    Rodge anxiously nced at Catherine as he received a message on hisputer indicating another


    problem with the experiment.


    Catherine immediately understood that the current experiment was more important. As for the online


    issues, she would deal with them when she had the time. Catherine turned her head to look at Branden


    and said, “I have something to do and need to go out.”


    “Do you want me to apany you?” asked Branden. He didn’t ask what Catherine would do, nor did


    he get angry that she was leaving midway. He knew that Catherine had other matters to attend to in


    Oceanvile besides thepetition.


    “No need,” Catherine shook her head. She turned back to him and said, “If it getste, you cane and


    pick me up. A gentle smile appeared on the man’s handsome face as he nodded in agreement. “Alright.”


    Triston was shocked to hear him speak in such a tone since he had known Branden for over a decade.


    “My goodness, was this the Branden who I knew?


    “The one who was cold-blooded and ruthless?” wondered Triston. Rodge and Scott followed Catherine


    immediately once she left.


    Bryan noticed Ronin, who was usually attached to Catherine, showed no particr interest in their


    departure. He asked, “Who are those two, and why are they following Catherine? Aren’t you going with


    them?”


    Ronin was busy operating his phone and didn’t lift his head as he responded, “Stop being a nosy parker.


    It’s not your business.”


    Ronin knew they were from theboratory since they called Catherine the “chief.”


    He knew it must be rted to their work as Catherine was leaving in a hurry and bringing these two


    people along.


    Catherine didn’t like to be disturbed when she was working. Besides, he still had a bunch of keyboard


    warriors to deal with. Who had the time for that?


    “You…” Bryan was infuriated by Ronin and decided not to bother with him.


    “If he didn’t want to talk, then so be it. Who cared?” thought Bryan. He didn’t want to stay in this


    miserable ce with Catherine not around. The rest of the group dispersed, with Catherine gone.


    Meadow Restaurant on the floor above was the most famous hotel in Oceanvile. Triston and the others’


    rooms were also on that floor. Branden went upstairs with them to make it easier for him to pick up


    Catherer.


    As they walked halfway, Aidan suddenly shouted.


    Triston bumped into him and asked, ” What’s up? Are you imitating Scott, shouting for no reason to mess


    with people?”


    Aidan turned and red at him. “What do you know? I’m just amazed at Catherine’s powerful


    connections.


    Everyone she knows seems to have an even bigger background!”


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    Triston didn’t understand what Aidan meant and asked, “What are you trying to say?”


    Aidan handed Triston his phone, and a news report was on the screen.


    The news content was about the announcement of the Physics Gold Ball Award winner, the most


    prestigious physics award at the world’s most famous academic institution, five years ago. The recipient


    was a very young man.


    Triston was initially about to tease Aidan for making a big deal out of it. However, when he took a closer


    look at the recipient, he snatched Aidan’s phone and widened his eyes in surprise, “Hey, isn’t this the


    same guy we just saw, Rodge?”


    Aidan rolled his eyes at Triston and replied, “You’re just realizing that!”


    Aidan also graduated from the same university and attended the awards ceremony five years ago.


    However, after five years, people changed, and he couldn’t recognize Rodge.


    It was only when he felt a sense of familiarity that he eventually remembered the Physics Gold Ball


    Award, looked it up, and was surprised to find out it was indeed him!


    Triston continued investigating Rodge’s educational background and eximed, “I didn’t expect this guy,


    who seems so quiet, to be so amazing. He’s even hailed as the hope of 21st- century physics.”


    What was even more interesting was the way Rodge treated Catherine. He might have been acting


    under her orders. Aidan agreed and nodded, saying, ” Open another window and check the background


    of the young kid, Scott!”


    Triston followed his instructions and opened another website. After checking, he eximed again, ”


    Unbelievable! Halleywick’s youngest science prodigy, this young kid is incredibly talented!”


    In contrast to Triston’s amusement and amazement, Aidan was more concerned about another matter.


    He looked at Branden seriously and said, “Mr. Duncan, seriously, are you sure you don’t want to


    investigate Catherine’s background and origins?”


    Catherine, who had been considered an ill omen due to her unfortunate birth and was abandoned in the


    countryside for years, had been brought back to the Swanns.


    She inherited a billion-dor fortune as soon as she returned, and the people around her were all


    influential figures.


    This was highly suspicious, and Aidan was curious about Catherine’s identity.