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.

tea he had collected and treasured. It was made of the petals of

And the masters who

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

Swann, please

and had a sip. It still could not hold a candle to the one Ronin made for her, but it was much better than that she had tasted in

a satisfied smile when he saw Catherine taste his tea. It was a great honor for him that his valued

the tea, Catherine put the teacup down. There was still not much expression on her delicate face other than indifference. She turned

on the cooperative partner for the chip in

beat. He was uncertain of what Catherine meant and was fearful that

saying carefully, “Not yet, but I’ve chosen several

“Okay,” Catherine responded casually.

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

much about it. She always did things at her will. She had free rein in anything

about you cooperate

her suggestion, David raised his head abruptly with surprise in