Chapter 40

Catelyn thought back to the awkward state she was in earlier, and her face flushed a bright red. "I didn't know that you were the one who booked this room…"

"So you're here to meet another man?" If Catelyn did not know it would be him, then who else was she expecting?

Cedrick tightened his grip on her chin and noticed how his anger flared even worse than before.

Due to the stronger force exerted, Catelyn's chin began to turn red. Frustrated, she explained, "I'm waiting for someone else, but not because of what you think. I'm here to pay my debt."

Scared that Cedrick would not believe her, she frantically took out the check from inside the envelope. "See for yourself, this is the proof! I didn't even think that you'd show up here, and when I heard that you were discussing business, I panicked and hid under the table to avoid any further misunderstanding."

Cedrick stared at her suspiciously. Was it possible that he misunderstood?

Seeing that he had quieted down, Catelyn thought tha