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 the lab, you brought me here.”
After saying this, Catherine bypassed Marshall and left the lab. 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 to come 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 the lab’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 minutes later, 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 explanation. “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 principal laughed. ” 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 glared at him in dissatisfaction. “Your lack 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 relaxed 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’t come 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 the laboratory, 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 and come out; Catherine hated interruptions when she was concentrating on something.
Knowing Catherine’s habits, he never went into the lab to disturb her. He waited at the lab’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 Catherine coming 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 glanced at an empty seat nearby. “Sit down and speak. Your standing makes me have to look up at you all the time.”
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 active lately, and it seems he’s targeting the Duncan Corporation. His successive attacks on several subsidiaries have caused considerable damage to the Duncan Corporation.”
After saying that, Ronin stole a glance 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 relationship 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 plan 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?”
