Chapter 412 Departure
Branden took Catherine to the airport. Catherine was going to Alton. Branden gazed at her, his eyes filled with reluctance.
“Come back as soon as possible. I’ll pick you up!”
Catherine’s name could be heard in the airport announcement, but Branden didn’t intend to let her go.
“Alright, I’ll try.”
After saying that, Catherine swiftly took the luggage from Branden’s hand and ran into the security checkpoint.
“Gotta go, bye!”
Watching her back as she ran away without turning her head, Branden helplessly chuckled.
“Well, that’s very cruel of you,” he murmured inwardly. “I showed so much reluctance, yet you could still happily leave without showing me mercy.”
After Catherine boarded the plane, she realized that Branden had booked her the entire first-class cabin.
The flight attendant politely placed Catherine’s luggage down and led her to her seat. Being able to book the entire first-class cabin exclusively for one person was enough to prove the man’s wealth. He must be a big shot.
Catherine used to travel a lot, and Ronin would also book first-class for her, but not as extravagantly as Branden did. The quiet first-class cabin was indeed comfortable and suitable for resting.
After the flight attendant brought a clean blanket, Catherine decided to rest well and not be disturbed. During the three-hour journey, Catherine slept peacefully without any disturbances.
The money spent was indeed worth it!
When Catherine disembarked, she walked through the exclusive VIP channel, which was much faster than the regular passengers.
After she walked out of the airport, she saw several men in uniform standing in the VIP waiting room ahead.
She noticed them at first glance because the group leader emitted an extraordinary aura, indicating that he had excellent combat skills.
Soon, he noticed Catherine, their eyes meeting. The man walked straight toward Catherine and stopped a step away from her, politely and respectfully saying, “Miss Swann, hello, I’m Francis Duncan!”
“So, he’s Branden’s person,” Catherine thought. After knowing about Cory and Carlo, Catherine had wondered if there was another Duncan. But she was too lazy to ask Branden about it.
Unexpectedly, there really was another Duncan. Francis respectfully reached out and took the luggage from Catherine’s hand. “Miss Swann, may I ask if you intend to stay at a hotel or Duncan Manor?”
It was normal for Branden to have his own house or manor in Alton, given that the Duncans had business interests worldwide.
However, Catherine had no intention of staying at the manor. She was only staying for one night and would be leaving tomorrow.
“Arrange a hotel for me!”
“Alright!” Francis said without any hesitation. “Miss Swann, this way, please. The car is waiting outside!”
Catherine didn’t bother with pleasantries and walked straight ahead.
Francis watched her arrogant and domineering steps, his eyebrows slightly furrowing. He had always been curious about what kind of woman a powerful man like his boss would choose, but the answer had never appeared in his mind.
When Francis knew that Catherine was coming, he felt a bit excited. He wanted to see what kind of person this young lady, whom Cory always considered extraordinary, would be.
After seeing Catherine, however, he was disappointed.
Catherine looked too much like an inexperienced student. Not only was she young, but she was also exceptionally beautiful. In Francis’s opinion, being too beautiful might not necessarily be a good thing.
A great doubt arose in his heart. He wondered why his boss, such a formidable man, would choose Catherine.
Was it just based on her appearance?
After Catherine got in the car, she adjusted the angle of the seat and comfortably leaned back. The hat on her head was pressed down low, and the large brim completely covered her small face.
Seeing that she didn’t intend to speak, Francis secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was easy for him to protect someone, but he wouldn’t be able to handle it if he had to entertain a talkative person.
As soon as the car engine turned off, Catherine spontaneously woke up. Francis exited the car and opened the door for her, handling her check-in procedures.
“Miss Swann, you will be staying here tonight. I will be in the room next to yours. I am responsible for all your safety matters during your time in Alton. If you need anything, feel free to tell me!”
Catherine walked into the room without saying a word and threw herself onto the sofa, propping her feet up without moving.
Francis didn’t show any expression, but inside, he was slightly displeased with Catherine’s behavior. After placing her luggage down, he respectfully said, “Miss Swann, if you don’t have any special instructions, I would like to take my leave. I will bring your dinner at six o’clock, and you can contact me anytime if you have any needs.”
Catherine remained silent, and after waiting for three seconds, Francis turned and left.
Upon hearing the sound of the door closing, Catherine pulled over a nearby blanket and comfortably rested. She knew that Francis didn’t like her and only treated her with respect because she was Branden’s girlfriend.
But for Catherine, that didn’t matter. After all, she didn’t expect everyone to like her. She just wanted to sleep peacefully while Francis did his duty without disturbing each other. That was enough.
After leaving the room, Francis immediately contacted Carlo. “Carlo, are you kidding me? You couldn’t even beat a little girl?”
Carlo had previously told Francis that he had fought against Catherine and was defeated by her instantly.
Francis’s disbelief brought a mischievous thought to Carlo’s mind.
Carlo, Paxton, and Cory had all been punished by their boss before, but Francis had never experienced it.
As good friends, they naturally faced difficulties together, and Carlo decided to give Francis a chance.
Carlo deliberately said vaguely, ” Whatever, I’m currently on a mission and don’t have time. That’s it!”
The hastily disconnected call made Francis furrow his brow tightly. He guessed that Carlo was deliberately fooling him. This guy was full of lies. At six o’clock in the evening, Francis knocked on Catherine’s door with her dinner right on time.
The door was fully automated. The door opened automatically after Catherine pressed a button on the remote control.
Francis pushed the food cart and personally delivered it to Catherine. This was because Branden, his boss, had instructed him that Catherine didn’t like interacting with strangers.
Catherine, exhausted and worn out, sat down at the dining table. She had initially thought that Francis would arrange some special dishes for her, but to her surprise, the dishes he had prepared were all her favorite.
Glancing at the dishes, she was happy.
“Miss Swann, these dishes were ordered by our boss. We prepared them according to the menu he provided. You can taste them first, and if you’re not satisfied, I can arrange for a different chef!” Francis said.
Francis hadn’t expected his boss to value Catherine so much, not only giving him strict instructions but also personally providing a menu for him.
Francis was instructed to arrange three meals for Catherine according to the dishes listed on the menu, which even took into account her favorite fruits.
