— Kathryn wasn't concerned about what Holden and Marco were saying.

She could guess—they were likely cursing her.

she asked Pedro to take her back to the office.

As soon as she returned, she poured herself a cup of warm water.

But before she could take a sip, her secretary called to say that Liberty had arrived.

“Please, let her in,’ Kathryn replied.

she hadn't expected Liberty to visit so soon.

It wasn’t likely about asking her to step down; it was probably to show concern.

A few minutes later, the secretary brought Liberty in.

“You can go back to work,’ Kathryn told the secretary.

After the door closed, Kathryn looked at Liberty for a moment and said, feeling uncertain, “Liberty, I don't know how to face you.” “Dont worry, I’m not here to hurt you,” Liberty replied calmly, sitting on the sofa.

Kathryn smiled bitterly.

Even her own mother and cousins hadn't wanted to handle her directly, thinking it would be

like

been sleeping well, and

you have coffee, I'll

her

make some coffee for

hadn't been sleeping well either, relying on coffee

little while, Kathryn returned with two steaming

“No, I’m just hot from coming in from

cup of coffee in front of Liberty and went to

didnt rush to drink her

she looked

dark circles under her eyes, Liberty could

may have been a villain to many, but she

I look awful?” Kathryn

She was dressed plainly.

honest, said, “Not as good as usual.” “I’m not beautiful at all,”

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