All Her Secrets by Chestnut

Catherine strode forward with a cool demeanor and ignored the gazes of those around her. She had intended to find a corner to sit in, but Ultan noticed the commotion, turned his head, and spotted her. He waved at Catherine enthusiastically and called out, “Come!

With Ultan’s gesture, Catherine, who was already the center of attention, instantly drew the eyes of the entire room.

Under the gaze of everyone, Catherine walked to the front row and sat beside Ultan.

Once seated, the president began quietly conversing with Catherine. He said, “Having Mr. Shane here at our school for this exchange is a rare opportunity!”

Catherine agreed with this. In the business world, Shane was an absolute titan. He had years of experience in the business world, so securing him to lecture at a forum for students was an honor for everyone present.

Moreover, over the years, as his age advanced, Shane gradually faded from public view. He even declined invitations to several economic forums, let alone school lectures.

The doors of the meeting room closed, and the stage lights brightened. The entire venue fell silent. In this enthusiastic yet serious atmosphere, Shane slowly appeared on stage.

His opening words were humorous, infused with Theisian theatrical flair, instantly elevating the energy of the room.

At that moment, in the eyes of everyone present, he ceased to be just a financial giant. He became a sophisticated gentleman.

Shane mentioned his dislike for lengthy academic presentations and expressed a preference for conversation. He skipped the preliminary parts and directly dove into the discussion and research segment.

Many students eagerly raised their questions, and Shane did his best to answer each one earnestly.

Someone asked, “Sir, how do you view the recent economic crisis forecasted by the authoritative economic journal of Alton for the next six months?”

Shane chuckled lightly and then spoke into the microphone. He replied, “I’d like a student to answer that first, and I’ll supplement.”

It was a normal process, but when Shane looked at Catherine, the atmosphere suddenly felt tense.

Just as everyone speculated on Shane’s next move, he unexpectedly called out Catherine’s name.

“Cassie, would you like to answer this question?”

The statement shocked everyone, especially Shane’s intimate way of addressing Catherine. He addressed her with such familiarity and without any reservations.