All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 16 She’s Incomprehensible
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.”

knew her character well. He knew Catherine would not offer twice, so he did not

kept his back straighter than the

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

masters who could make such flower tea were only in the last

tea to the door and informed David, and the latter took it in person and served it

please have a

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

he saw Catherine taste his tea. It was a great honor for him that his valued guest tried the tea

still not much expression on her delicate face other

decided on the cooperative partner for the chip

meant and was fearful that if he said

before saying carefully, “Not yet, but I’ve

“Okay,” Catherine responded casually.

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

always did things at her will. She had free rein in anything that would

about you cooperate with

head abruptly with surprise in his eyes.

stood up slowly and left him with one sentence before