All Her Secrets

Catherine followed Mr. David into an inner chamber, where the decoration was elegant, and no one would bother them.

Catherine walked to a chair and sat down. Mr. David stood by her side, bowing and wearing a respectful look.

Catherine looked around the room before resting her eyes on David.

“Why don’t you have a seat?”

David did not even raise his head. He replied to Catherine with his head low, “Miss Swann, I don’t need to sit. You can order me anything you want. I haven’t received the news that you will be here today, and I didn’t go out to greet you. What’s more, you encountered such a displeasing thing here. It’s all my fault.”

Catherine beamed. She did not know that had worried David.

She pointed at the seat opposite her and said, “It’s fine. People out there had no idea about my situation. This is your place. You’re the host, and I’m your guest. Have a seat.”

Mr. David knew her character well. He knew Catherine would not offer twice, so he did not dare to disobey her order and sat down.

However, as an elder, he kept his back straighter than the younger people.

the rose tea he had collected and treasured. It

masters who

servant brought the tea to the door and informed David, and the latter took it

Swann, please have

the one Ronin made for her, but it was much

tea. It was a great honor for him that his valued

still not much expression on her delicate face other than indifference.

the cooperative partner for the

Catherine meant and was fearful that if he said something wrong, he would

“Not yet, but I’ve chosen

“Okay,” Catherine responded casually.

word sent a chill down David’s spine. He was covered in cold sweat and froze because of

it. She always did things at her will. She had free rein

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abruptly with surprise in his eyes.