Catherine froze mid-step, her brows knitting slightly.
Channing had just mentioned the name Bert twice.
At that moment, she suddenly remembered what Lucca had said—the man who had helped her also had the last name Washington.
So that was it. The man's full name was Bert Washington.
As for what Channing said about Riley claiming Bert was her boyfriend—Catherine instantly figured it out.
After being friends with Riley for so many years, how could she not know her personality?
Riley had probably said that just to spite Gerald and Lucca.
But… had Bert not denied it?
While Catherine's thoughts tangled in silence, Channing continued speaking with a pained expression.
"Cici, you're the only one I can turn to now. Whether it's Bert himself or Washington Co., as long as either of them invests in my company, I can keep it running!"
"I think you're mistaken," Catherine replied coolly. "He's not my boyfriend."
