Chapter 404 Hospitalized
The phone call remained unanswered for a while, and Kim took a moment to realize what was happening. He hadn’t expected the situation to be resolved so easily and with the assurance that there would be no more traces in the news. Catherine was truly remarkable.
“Since I’m not needed there, I’ll forget about it. If you’re not feeling well, you should go back and rest!”
After hanging up the phone, Kim received another call shortly. Upon hearing the content of the call, Kim was overwhelmed.
His head was buzzing after ending the call. He had never expected that a top- tier production and a renowned director’s crew would personally call him to have Audrey audition.
Even if it was just an audition invitation for such a high-profile production, it was something worth showing off.
Kim immediately notified Audrey of this good news to share the joy.
Upon receiving the message, Audrey was also shocked for a while.
Catherine was by her side at the moment, so she shared the news with her.
“Kathy, I received an invitation from Cloudy World. The director of this drama is a legend, and even though it’s just a supporting role, it’s still something to be happy about, even if I only appear for a second.”
“A legend, that’s amazing!”
Compared to Audrey’s excitement, Catherine appeared much more composed, even somewhat aloof. After hearing Audrey express her joyful emotions, Audrey only nodded lightly.
Audrey thought she might not be aware of the director’s status, so she took the opportunity to explain the background of the renowned director to her.
Catherine still remained quite indifferent. In the end, Audrey decided to drop the topic. In the front seat, Paxton listened attentively to the entire conversation between the two sisters.
He suddenly felt that Catherine was incredibly tolerant of her sister, Audrey. He had always seen Catherine as aloof and commanding, and people around her were usually quite afraid of her.
Even those close to her dared not be too chatty in her presence, but Audrey remained silent without giving any feedback.
Most importantly, Paxton knew that the Duncan Corporation had recently invested in a big-budget film produced by Triston’s entertainment company.
The movie was titled Cloudy World.
It was impossible that they hadn’t informed Catherine about it. So, Catherine had likely known about Audrey’s invitation from the Cloudy World crew and her potential role for a long time but had remained silent.
What else could this be if not a form of favoritism?
Catherine and Audrey returned to their apartment. As they approached the door, they saw an unexpected visitor waiting in front of it.
Audrey was taken aback for a moment, then realized who it was and greeted Rachael.
“Mom, what brings you here?”
She couldn’t address Rachael with the same affection as Liana did; she knew that Rachael didn’t like it. Catherine, standing to the side, maintained her cool posture with her hands in her pockets.
She glanced at Rachael but didn’t bother with unnecessary greetings. From the moment Catherine appeared, Rachael’s gaze was fixed on her, observing her every move. Seeing Audrey greet them while Catherine remained silent, Rachael’s temper flared instantly.
“Don’t you understand basic etiquette? When you see someone older from your family, don’t you know how to offer someone a greeting?”
Catherine initially had no intention of acknowledging her. If it weren’t for Audrey tugging at her sleeve, she would have already started ushering Rachael out the door.
After Audrey’s greeting, Catherine, under her sister’s signal, lazily said hello.
“Hello, Rachael.” 1
The moment she spoke, Audrey wanted to cover her face with her hands.
Hearing this form of address, Rachael was momentarily taken aback. “What did you call me?”
Catherine sneered and answered, “I thought maybe it would make you a little happier, Rachael.”
Rachael’s face turned particularly sour. She didn’t like Catherine, but she hadn’t expected the jinx to openly disrespect her like this.
To diffuse the tension, Audrey suggested they go inside to talk.
However, Rachael interrupted her, “No need. I came here to find out what this brat did to your father. Do you know that your father was hospitalized last night because of her?”
“Dad is in the hospital?” Audrey exclaimed in shock.
She was genuinely unaware of this news.
Rachael, although not fond of Audrey, realized that she had no knowledge of the situation.
She couldn’t hide her frustration as she complained to Audrey, “You really need to talk to that jinx by your side. Since she came back, our family hasn’t known peace.
“Your brother has been sent away, and Liana has been moody every day. Now, even your father is hospitalized because of her.
“That jinx is indeed a jinx, born to bring calamity upon our family!”
Initially, Audrey had thought she should be patient since the person in question was her own mother.
But now, seeing how her mother treated Catherine, Audrey could no longer hold back.
“Mother, calling Catherine a jinx is nothing but superstitious nonsense. She’s still your daughter, no matter what. Your constant use of that term is why Catherine calls you by your first name.”
Rachael had raised Audrey for so many years, and the girl had always been respectful. She had never spoken to Rachael like this before.
She was momentarily taken aback and couldn’t believe her ears. Her eyes widened as she stared at Audrey in shock.
“You’ve gone too far. Have you been influenced by that jinx after spending so much time with her?
“How dare you talk to me like this? If you persist, I’ll cut off all contact with you. You won’t be part of the Swanns from then on.”
Audrey greeted her teeth, her eyes red and determined. She didn’t believe she was in the wrong. She just couldn’t tolerate her mother’s constant use of the term ‘jinx.
After all, Catherine was her sister, and Audrey was only trying to protect her. How could her mother threaten to cut ties over this?
Catherine’s favorite sight was seeing Audrey, usually mild-mannered, suddenly assert herself. However, she hadn’t expected her to do so quickly. Using her seniority to bully others wasn’t a commendable approach from Rachael.
Catherine took a step forward, positioning herself between Audrey and Rachael, her cold gaze fixed on Rachael.
“If you’re here to blame someone for Korbin’s hospitalization, I believe you’re looking in the wrong place. Whatever he did to land himself in the hospital, you should ask him.”
Rachael had no idea about the situation between Korbin and Catherine, as she had only heard that he had been hospitalized when she returned home last night.
She had inquired with the household staff, who mentioned that Catherine had visited and that there had been an argument.
But when she asked Korbin about it, he refused to speak.
He only told her that he had lost and that the Swann Corporation’s future was entirely in Catherine’s hands.
How could this be?
The Swann Corporation’s future belonged to her son, not to Catherine, the so-called jinx.
She absolutely would not allow it!
