Chapter 617
Chapter 617 Bring the Duncans Down
Catherine, seeing Marshall’s serious and stern attitude, couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing.
“Professor Hartley, what do you want me to confess?” she asked.
Seeing her somewhat indifferent attitude, looking casual and carefree, Marshall couldn’t help but feel
angry. Confess. Who are you, and what is your purpose at Styre University? Or, why are you in the
lab?”
Catherine raised her eyes slightly and looked at him, saying seriously without any ambiguity, “I’m only
going to say something once. I’m Catherine Swann, and I came to Styre University for only one
purpose-to study! As for theb, you brought me here.”
After saying this, Catherine bypassed Marshall and left theb. Her data had been checked, and she
could take a temporary break. During this time, she had been working overtime on experiments.
Shane had already arranged for Edson toe to Eskana, so she had to speed up the process to
have a chance to outpace Shane.
Marshall watched Catherine’s retreating figure, his brows tightly knitted. Although Catherine’s words
didn’t seem like a lie, the matter was significant, and there couldn’t be any mistakes.
He believed Catherine but had to report for theb’s safety. Marshall took out his phone and dialed the
principal’s number. “Sir, I have something to report. I think there’s something off about Catherine.”
On the other end of the phone, the principal instructed Marshall. “Come to my office.”
Ten minutester, Marshall appeared in the principal’s office. After a brief report on Catherine’s
suspicious situation, he immediately defended her.
“Sir, I think Catherine might have been unintentionally misled. She has extraordinary talent and is a
once-in-a -century genius…”
The principal raised his hand to interrupt Marshall’s lengthy exnation. “Marshall, you seem to care a
lot about this student.”
The principal was not only Marshall’s superior but also a colleague and friend for many years. Marshall
was usually immersed in his experiments and data and rarely showed such concern, even for his son.
Marshall smiled awkwardly and said, ” I’m mainly impressed by her excellence. I’m not exaggerating;
she’s genuinely talented!”
The principal nodded in agreement. ” You’re right; Catherine is indeed exceptionally gifted.”
Seeing an opportunity, Marshall continued, “Sir, I feel there might be a misunderstanding. We need to
investigate a bit more.”
“Haha…” The principalughed. ” Marshall, do you not understand how crucial your project is?”
Marshall looked at the principal suspiciously. “What do you mean?”
The principal smiled mysteriously and kept silent, and Marshall became anxious and said, “Just be
straight with me. I’m afraid I’m not as sharp as you are. I can’t guess.”
The principal red at him in dissatisfaction. “Yourck of emotional intelligence is astounding. Can’t
you see? For your project, can just anyone be involved? Forget about Catherine; even your
background is thoroughly checked. Focus on your project. Catherine’s identity is fine; she’s just a
talented person with a unique background.”
The principal then winked at him suddenly and whispered, “That’s what the higher-ups said, and I don’t
even know the details. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with her identity.”
A huge weight lifted off Marshall’s heart, but the mystery surrounding Catherine’s identity increased.
Since the principal could say that, it meant that Catherine’s identity was indeed fine. But even the
principal didn’t know the details, so it could be seen how mysterious Catherine’s identity was.
Aware of Marshall’s dilemma, the principal patted his shoulder and said, ” You’re a researcher, so just
focus on your research. We don’t need to get involved in those matters. As long as you know that she’s
a good person and poses no harm.”
With these words, Marshall suddenly reacted and understood. His previously furrowed brows rxed at
this moment, and he became much calmer.
“Yeah, what you said makes sense. I’ll focus on my experiments. As long as there are no problems with
my students, I’m fine! I’ll take my leave now. Let’s have coffee next time.” With that, Marshall left
happily.
Watching his departing figure, the principal shook his head helplessly.
‘It’s uncertain who is the student of whom,’ he thought. If Catherine hadn’te to experience
university life on a whim, it would probably have been challenging for the school to invite such a talent
to a guest lecture.
After leaving theboratory, Catherine ran into Ronin. It wasn’t a coincidence. Ronin had deliberately
waited for her here.
He didn’t know when Catherine would finish her experiments ande out; Catherine hated
interruptions when she was concentrating on something.
Knowing Catherine’s habits, he never went into theb to disturb her. He waited at theb’s door,
thinking that he would always manage to catch Catherine when she came out.
Sure enough, after waiting for a good while, she appeared.
Seeing Catherineing out, Ronin quickly caught up. “Catherine, I need to talk to you. Let’s go to that
pavilion over there, out of the sun.”
Catherine nodded, walked to the nearby pavilion, and casually sat down. Seeing Ronin still standing,
she nced at an empty seat nearby. “Sit down and speak. Your standing makes me have to look up at
you all the time.”
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Ronin had recently experienced a growth spurt. Although he still had a boyish face, his height had
already surpassed 5.9 feet. If he kept growing, he might reach 6.2 feet.
Although Catherine was tall, there was still a difference between their heights.
Upon hearing Catherine’s words, Ronin immediately sat down. “Catherine, I need to talk to you about
Edson. He’s been quite activetely, and it seems he’s targeting the Duncan Corporation. His
sessive attacks on several subsidiaries have caused considerable damage to the Duncan
Corporation.”
After saying that, Ronin stole a nce at Catherine. Seeing her indifferent expression, he continued,
“Catherine, it seems the Duncan Corporation is in trouble. Shouldn’t we lend a hand?”
Regardless of Edson’s reasons for targeting the Duncan Corporation because of Catherine or the
rtionship between Branden and Catherine, they should offer some support.
To Ronin’s surprise, Catherine’s response to this suggestion almost choked him with his own saliva.
Catherine casually replied, “No need to bother. Let them be. If Edson can bring down the Duncans, I
have a chance to support him.”
Ronin had finally managed to swallow the saliva he almost choked on. He didn’t expect Catherine to
have such a thought. She seemed to be hoping for the Duncans’ bankruptcy, allowing her to support
Branden.
Thinking about it, Ronin felt that Branden was also pitiable. He probably never would have guessed
that Catherine had this n hidden in her thoughts.
Although he felt Branden was not wrong, Ronin knew he had to be unconditionally loyal to Catherine.
After hesitating for a while, he could only apologize to Branden in his heart.
He raised his head decisively and looked at Catherine with determination. “Catherine, what if we add
some fuel and directly bring the Duncans down?”