— 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.

dirty your hands.” Even her own mother and cousins hadn't wanted to handle her directly,

like to

haven't been sleeping

have coffee, I'll take a cup,”

her water

I'll make some coffee for both of

need it too.” she hadn't been sleeping well either, relying on

a little while, Kathryn returned

Liberty take off her coat, Kathryn asked, “Are you warm? I can turn down the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just hot

of coffee in front of Liberty and went to grab

to drink her

looked

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

been a villain to many, but she was still Kathryn's

I look

She was dressed plainly.

being honest, said, “Not as good as usual.”

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