Chapter 272 Disgust

Schaefer tried to clear his name, acting as if the painting couldn’t possibly be fake and that Catherine was slandering him. He implied that Ivan protecting Catherine and questioning him was heartless and disregarded brotherly love. Catherine, while a rising star in the entertainment industry, hadn’t been in the public eye for long. Even if she had some connection with Ivan, could it compare to the bond between brothers? Yet Ivan was willing to oppose Schaefer for Catherine? Schaefer's cold smile hinted that his words would surely undermine Ivan's credibility among the York family's elders and company executives. How could such a person lead the York family? Catherine might not know what Ivan had gone through in the York family, but she could tell Schaefer wasn’t the loving brother he pretended to be. His claims of "great affection" were lies. Ivan's expression made it clear. Catherine saw the deep-seated disgust in Ivan’s eyes. But she had to admit, Schaefer played his cards w