Chapter 503 The Adorable Side of Karl


    The Duncans, a prominent family, have been located in the southwest corner of Casier for centuries.


    There had always been a legend that this ce was a gathering point for spiritual energy.


    It was rumored that one of the ancestors of the Duncans was a powerful psychic who recognized the


    auspiciousness of this location and built the ancestral home here, ensuring the prosperity of the


    Duncans for generations. Although Catherine wasn’t a psychic, she couldn’t deny that the Duncans


    chose a great location. Nestled by the mountains and rivers, it was a pleasant ce to live in.


    The car came to a steady stop in the courtyard, and Paxton stepped out of the car to open the door for


    Branden before standing aside obediently.


    Branden walked around to the other side of the car and opened the door for Catherine.


    Catherine stepped out of the car and entered the house together with Branden.


    Unlike the modern-style architecture outside, the living room of the house was full of traditional


    decorations. The crimson color added a sense of solemnity and dignity to the entire room.


    As soon as Catherine sat down, she heard the sound of a cane tapping on the flooring from the


    side. She turned her head and saw Karl walking towards them energetically with his cane.


    Karl had injured his leg when he was young, and now that he was older, he needed the cane to walk


    properly. Although he was nearing his twilight years, there was still a faint aura of dominance


    surrounding him that made people hesitate to meet his gaze.


    After Karl sat down, Catherine stood up voluntarily and bowed slightly as a gesture of respect.


    Karl was an elder, and although Catherine was usually not bound by formalities, she was not a


    disrespectful person.


    Seeing her stand up and bow, Karl, who had originally wanted to maintain a serious demeanor,


    suddenly became lessposed. He quickly extended his hand and gestured for Catherine to sit


    down, saying, “Please, have a seat. No need to be so polite.”


    Catherine sat down with a calm expression on her face, her demeanor still indifferent and distant. Karl’s


    presence didn’t affect her.


    Karl squinted his eyes and nced at Catherine from time to time. He thought no one had noticed, but


    even Paxton could see it all.


    Suddenly, Branden, who had been ignored by Karl the whole time, spoke up.


    “Grandpa, since everyone is here, you can tell us why you want us here now.”


    Sensing Branden’s impatience, Karl red fiercely at him.


    “Now?” Karl thought. “Not even close, boy. How can you be so impatient? Stay cool, kid. You’re a


    Duncan!”


    If it weren’t for Catherine’s presence, Karl would have raised his cane to hit Branden, teaching Branden


    a lesson.


    “You’ve been gone for almost half a month, and I asked you toe back. Do you have any


    objections?”


    Branden nced at Karl coldly, his gaze indicating that his patience had reached its limit.


    Seeing Branden’s stubbornness, Karl shifted his gaze to Catherine.


    “Cassie, it’s been a long time since Ist saw you. I almost forgot what you looked like. Why didn’t you


    Thest time Karl saw Catherine was at Bryan’s birthday party, almost half a year ago.


    Karl’s sudden enthusiasm caught everyone off guard. Initially, they were worried that Karl would make


    things difficult for Catherine, creating some melodramatic family drama. But judging from his tone, it felt


    more like he was coaxing Catherine, without any intention of causing any trouble.


    Fortunately, Catherine was always calm andposed. She could handle any situation with ease. She


    calmly exined, “I was busy with an exam before.”


    Catherine had just arrived from the airport, but she still managed to tell such a lie in a calm demeanor,


    earning everyone’s admiration.


    Surprisingly, Karl fell for it, nodding in understanding after hearing Catherine’s exnation.


    “An exam? Well, it’s normal to be busy. Now that the exam is over,e here whenever you have time.


    Don’t mind the shabby condition. If you’re worried about the distance, I’ll arrange a car to pick you up!”


    Karl’s attitude left the servants of the Duncans dumbfounded. How could the magnificent century-old


    mansion be referred to as a shabby house? Moreover, such disdainful words were said by Karl, which


    was unbelievable.


    Catherine nodded slightly, epting Karl’s generous invitation.


    Branden sat calmly on the side, silent, but the slight arch of his eyebrow revealed his inner thoughts.


    Amongst the people present, no one understood Karl better than Branden. Karl was a smart person.


    He knew that Catherine was lying, but he still went along with it because he wasn’t seeking a result, but


    rather a way out. Now that Catherine had given him a way out, he naturally followed suit.


    Branden discreetly lifted the cup of coffee by his side and took a sip, then firmly ced the cup back on


    the saucer, making a crisp sound.


    Instantly, all eyes turned to Branden.


    He calmly waved his hand and said, ” Oops, slipped!”


    Slipped? That was just an excuse!


    Karl, his grandfather, saw through Branden’s little trick faster than anyone else. Branden was probably


    annoyed by his preaching and reminding him to finish the talk quickly.


    In other families, when the daughters grew up, they didn’t want to stay. Howe in his family,


    everyone wanted to leave?


    Karl’s son, always out of the house because of his wife, had left Karl with no choice but to put his


    hopes on his grandson, Branden.


    But Branden’s performance was even worse.


    What trouble had the Duncans gotten themselves into? Why were they always involved in these silly


    romantic affairs?


    Despite his own disapproval, Karl had to respect his grandson’s wishes. If he didn’t speak up, he


    worried that Branden would throw a tantrum and nevere to see him again.


    “I invited you here today mainly because it’s been a long time since Ist saw you, and also because I


    want you to apany me to a banquet in Loxton tomorrow night.”


    The Duncans were originally from Loxton, but for various reasons, they had moved to Casier. Karl still


    had connections with many prestigious families in Loxton.


    Branden was about to refute his grandfather and say that he could go meet the people himself. He


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    didn’t want to get Catherine involved.


    Before he could say that, Catherine suddenly spoke up.


    “Sure!”


    Surprised that she agreed to such a request, Branden turned to look at her.


    Catherine remained expressionless, her face calm.


    While Branden wasn’t paying attention, Karl had been winking and nudging at her.


    Seeing how adorable Karl was, Catherine thought it would be fine to help him once, so she willingly


    agreed.


    As they locked eyes, Branden could see Catherine’s intentions through her gaze.


    Since Catherine agreed, Branden had no reason to oppose.


    Thinking of the fact that they were brought here right after they got off the ne, Branden was worried


    that Catherine might be too tired. So, he pulled her up and said to Karl, “I’ll take her there tomorrow!”


    Without waiting for Karl’s approval, he immediately pulled her away.


    This infuriated Karl, who angrily banged his cane on the ground. As they walked away, he couldn’t help


    but curse, “You ungrateful brat…”