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.

and cousins hadn't wanted to handle her

would you like to drink?”

been sleeping

you have coffee, I'll take a

her

I'll make some coffee

been sleeping well either, relying on coffee just to get

little while, Kathryn returned with two steaming

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

coffee in front of Liberty and went to grab some snacks, placing

to drink

looked

how tired Kathryn appeared, with dark circles under her eyes,

villain to many, but

I look awful?” Kathryn

She was dressed plainly.

said, “Not as good as usual.” “I’m