All Her Secrets

The barbecue was piping hot and had vibrant colors. Under the relentless heat, the mouthwatering aroma filled the air. The
enticing scent tickled the senses and whetted appetites. Catherine had a refined taste for barbecue, and at that moment, she
was indulging in it gracefully.
Audrey grew up in the Swanns’. She had always known the rules at the dinner table. But today, she found herself struggling to
control her cravings.
It had been three months since she had enjoyed a proper meal. Now, in the face of the delicious barbecue, she couldn’t resist.
Kim noticed Audrey’s voracious appetite and shook his head.
“Audrey, you’re one of the hottest actresses out there. Can you please be a bit more conscious of your image?”
Audrey waved her hand and replied, 11 Don’t worry. I’m not famous enough for everyone to recognize me yet.”
Her words barely left her lips before she was proven wrong.
“Wow. Isn’t this Audrey, the big star?”
A mocking voice came from the front. It was filled with mischief and teasing. Audrey heard the voice and found it somewhat
familiar. She looked up and then frowned instantly. She muttered under her breath, “It’s him again.”
Although her voice was barely audible, Catherine heard it. Catherine hadn’t intended to intervene, but Audrey’s words made her
look up.
More than one person had arrived. They were led by a fat man with a round face. He was dressed in ostentatious clothes
covered in logo prints. He exuded an air of arrogance.
He had his arm around a hot lady with a seductive figure. The woman’s attire barely qualified as clothing. It was more like a
piece of fabric, which barely covered her from just above her navel to below her collarbone.
Seeing his appearance, Catherine felt a bit disgusted. Just a single glance at him gave Catherine a nauseating feeling. The beef
slices in front of her suddenly didn’t look appetizing anymore.
Kim noticed the way the newcomers were eyeing Audrey and sensed that something was off. He quickly stood up to defuse the
situation.

“Well. Isn’t this Mr. Blaton? What a coincidence! We meet again. Mr. Blaton, since it’s such a rare occasion, would you do me the
honor of letting me treat you to a meal?”
Catherine thought inwardly, “Mr. Blaton?”
Catherine’s eyes darkened as she realized the situation. She remembered that Joseph had mentioned someone nicknamed Mr.
Blaton. He was Aaron Blaton, the youngest son of the Blatons from the west side of the city.
Actually, Aaron’s mother was originally a mistress. She wasn’t the legal wife of the head of the Blatons back then.
However, Aaron’s mother was cunning. She was greatly favored by the head of the Blatons, which made him dote on Aaron
exceptionally, sometimes even more than the legitimate eldest son of the Blatons.
This had made Aaron exceptionally arrogant. The Blatons were involved in the entertainment industry, and Aaron often used his
connections to pursue female celebrities.
The project Audrey was working on today happened to be the one that Aaron had initiated to promote his current girlfriend.
When Aaron came to visit the set and saw Audrey in her traditional costume, he was instantly captivated.
Upon hearing Kim’s words, Aaron sneered. Although he was a playboy, he wasn’t foolish. He saw through Kim’s attempt to
distract him. Aaron pointed at Kim and chuckled. Then, he said, “Sure. Treat me to a meal. I’ll do you a favor and join you.”
He directly pulled out a nearby chair that had a bag on it. Then, he plopped down right on top of Audrey’s bag. Audrey’s eyes
widened in shock. That was the bag she had just bought. It was her latest obsession, and it was a new Hermès piece that she
had waited for a long time.
Seeing Audrey’s shock, Aaron chuckled. He stared at Audrey with his small eyes. Then, he sneered, “Oh, Miss Swann, my
apologies for my clumsiness. I seem to have sat on your bag. How about I compensate you? If one is not enough, I’ll
compensate you with 10 bags.”
His arrogant attitude made Audrey wish she could pick up the scorching barbecue and throw it over his head to give him a much-
needed wake-up call.
Audrey was seething. As she was ready to explode in anger, Kim discreetly held her back. At the same time, Catherine was
sitting quietly on the side. She suddenly reached for two forks on the table.

Then, a subtle sound could be heard. The next moment, the chair Aaron was sitting on suddenly collapsed. Aaron, who was
caught off guard, tumbled to the ground. Everyone was stunned. No one had expected this to happen.
Three seconds had passed. Audrey couldn’t contain her laughter, and neither could Kim. Catherine put down the fork and sat
quietly on the side. She wore a faint smile on her beautiful face.
The people around Aaron were usually the ones who flattered him the most. Seeing Aaron in such a humiliating situation, they
hurriedly helped him up and comforted him.
Once Aaron sat down again, he felt deeply embarrassed and couldn’t ignore Audrey’s mocking smile. He was ready to cause a
scene.
As he stood Catherine. up, he suddenly noticed Catherine had been sitting quietly with her head down and her hat on. So, Aaron
didn’t notice her just now. Now, after seeing Catherine’s face, he was instantly captivated.
In his eyes, Catherine was incredibly beautiful. She had delicate features, perfect proportions, and a pair of eyes that were both
cold and sharp.
His anger dissipated as he stared at Catherine. He smiled at Catherine and called out, “Wow. Such a beautiful lady! How did I
miss you? Miss, my apologies. May I know your name?”
Audrey realized that Aaron had taken an interest in Catherine. She panicked and instinctively moved to shield Catherine with her
arm. Catherine looked down at Audrey’s hand on her arm. Then, she slightly smiled.
Audrey was so brave that she decided to protect Catherine. The Blatons held significant influence within the entertainment
industry, and Audrey didn’t want to antagonize them.
To protect Catherine while also safeguarding her own career, Audrey had no choice but to yield to Aaron. Audrey forced a smile
and gazed at Aaron. “Mr. Blaton, are you okay?”
She planned to divert Aaron’s attention away from Catherine and get Catherine to leave quietly. However, Aaron looked at
Audrey with disdain. He thought Audrey was just like any other woman he had encountered and was playing hard to get.
Aaron thought Audrey was upset because she saw him shift his focus to someone else. “Step aside. Don’t obstruct me from
chatting with this beauty.”

Audrey couldn’t take it anymore. If he targeted her, that was one thing. But messing with her sister was an entirely different
matter.
The sisters from the Swanns had fiery tempers. One should never cross their boundaries, or the consequences would be dire.
“Mr. Blaton, this is my sister. Please mind your words.”
But Aaron ignored Audrey’s warning. He smiled arrogantly. He ran his hand along his chin, and his lecherous gaze shifted
between the two sisters.
“Well, I didn’t expect you two to be sisters. I like that.”
After saying this, Aaron couldn’t resist adding with a grin. “Especially in bed...”