Chapter 457 Hard Earned Money
Catherine turned around and sat opposite Korbin fearlessly. Her back leaned against the headrest of the sofa, and crossed her legs, sitting in the posture she felt most comfortable for her.
When Korbin saw her reaction, his anger flared. He despised Catherine because he felt she was not educated with proper manners and was not taught even to sit properly.
Korbin looked away, not wanting to see Catherin like this, afraid he might pass out due to rage. Catherine saw Korbin rolling his eyes, but she did not care.
To her, Korbin was just a stranger.
Since they were not familiar with each other, why would she have to care about his feelings?
Soon, she heard footsteps. It was Rachael in high heels walking toward them elegantly.
Rachael glanced at Korbin, then at Catherine. She seemed to have expected Catherine’s arrival.
She observed Catherine as she sat beside Korbin.
Korbin spoke again after Rachael sat beside him.
He sounded demanding, as if he was questioning Catherine.
“What’s your relationship with the Winfreds?”
After long, just a few seconds before Korbin got pissed off, Catherine spoke calmly.
“I do not know them.”
Korbin knew this girl intentionally did this to piss him off.
Korbin gritted his teeth as he glared at her. “Do not know them? Why would that brat Erick transfer such much money to you.”
Recalling the money he had just transferred returning to Catherine, he was angry.
As his anger grew, he could no longer remain calm. His rage exploded.
“Catherine, how dare you act dumb before me! It has turned out like this, and you still shamelessly say you are unfamiliar with the Winfreds?”
“Heh…” Catherine scoffed. Her delicate face turned cold.
She lifted her head and looked at Korbin straight in the eyes.
“Is Erick one of the Winfreds?”
Erick had never admitted he was one of the Winfreds. The Winfreds had never officially taken him as a part of the family either.
So, Catherine was not lying. She knew Erick in person, but it did not mean she was familiar with the Winfreds.
After all, Erick could not be considered a part of the Winfreds.
Korbin waved his hand impatiently. Everyone could see he was annoyed. “I don’t want to waste my time talking nonsense with you. I don’t care what are you and Erick up to. You have to return the money to me obediently, or…
His gaze turned cold as he glared at Catherine warningly. He looked at Catherine as if she was his enemy and wanted Catherine dead.
He did not expect to fall into Catherine’s trap on something he had planned for so long. After he snatched the money from Catherine, he would ensure Erick paid for what he had done.
Korbin wanted Erick dead!
To him, Erick was only a brat who thought he had taken over the Winfreds and could live at ease.
Ridiculous!
He would let Erick know the consequences of provoking him. Catherine tilted her head. She looked calm and relaxed compared to Korbin’s rage.
Her expression was still cold, but she had a smile, making her seem strange and dangerous. She casually retorted Korbin, rejecting his demand.
“Why should I give you the money?”
Before Korbin could snap, she continued, “Let’s put aside whose money this is. Even if it is the money Erick earned, why would I give it to you?
“Some people are so foolish that they could not see through such a simple trick yet like to blame others for their mistakes.”
Catherine was merciless when scolding Korbin. She would never want to talk to such a foolish man if that man weren’t her father.
Korbin’s face turned pale and then flushed red due to embarrassment. He almost had a heart attack and passed out.
Never did he expect this girl would retort him like that openly. Rachael, silent all this while, spoke out when she saw the father and daughter quarreling. She looked at Catherine and changed her attitude. She was enthusiastic and even smiling.
“Catherine, why are you so stubborn?”
Catherine knew this could not be that simple. Rachael would never speak nicely to her. So, Catherine sat on the sofa silently and watched Rachael putting on an act Rachael did not get a response from Catherine, but she did not mind.
She continued, “He is your father. Would he harm you?”
“Heh…” A look of disdain flashed across Catherine’s face as she smiled, remaining silent still.
Meanwhile, Rachael was excited as she spoke, like she wanted to pull Catherine out of the abyss.
“Catherine, we are your family and would never do any harm to you. Your father doesn’t want to keep the Swanns ‘assets in your hands because he fears you might get deceived at a young age.
“To the outsiders, the Swann Corporation is a huge benefit, and everyone would want to share it. Your father had been by your grandfather’s side since he was young. He had seen many schemes.
“They knew they could not lay hands on the benefit with your father guarding it. So, they tried getting it from you instead. All the rumors outside are trying to hurt you. They are not your family. Why would they do anything for you?”
Catherine knew Rachael was coaxing as if she was a three-year-old. The second child of the Langs seemed to have advised Rachael to change her strategy from harsh to gentle.
Korbin pretended to be harsh, and she advised gently. They were putting on an act. Rachael said so much, and she was already thirsty, yet Catherine showed no reaction like she was deaf.
Her suppressed anger surged.
This girl was annoying, and she was pissed off. She continued to suppress her burning rage and increased her volume.
“Catherine, I have said so much. Did you hear what I said?
“You have to understand we will never harm you, okay?”
Catherine did not want to answer such a childish question, yet Rachael kept asking.
She tilted her head and glanced at Rachael coldly.
One sentence was enough for Catherine to tear off Rachael’s disguise as a good parent.
“Mrs. Swann, you must have forgotten I am only a jinx to you.”
