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.

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

like to drink?”

been sleeping well, and I’m

coffee, I'll take a

set her water

I'll make some coffee

well either, relying on coffee just

little while, Kathryn returned with two steaming cups

Kathryn asked, “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,

one cup of coffee in front of Liberty and went to grab

to drink her

looked at Kathryn

under her eyes, Liberty could tell it was due to grief and

have been a villain to

I look awful?”

She was dressed plainly.

as good as usual.”