Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— 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.

hands.” Even her own mother and cousins hadn't wanted to handle

would you like to drink?”

i haven't been sleeping well,

have coffee, I'll take

her water

coffee for both of

too.” she hadn't been sleeping well either, relying on coffee just to get through the

returned with two steaming cups of

“Are you warm? I can turn down the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just hot from coming in from outside.” Now, inside Kathryn’s office,

set one cup of coffee in front of Liberty and went to grab some snacks, placing them

rush to drink

looked

circles under her eyes, Liberty could tell it was due

been a villain to many, but

look awful?” Kathryn

She was dressed plainly.

as good as usual.” “I’m