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.

cousins hadn't wanted to handle her directly, thinking

you like

i haven't been sleeping well, and

coffee, I'll take a cup,” Liberty

set her

coffee

she hadn't been sleeping well either,

while, Kathryn returned with two steaming cups of

turn down the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just hot from coming in

coffee in front of Liberty and went to

rush to drink her

she looked

tired Kathryn appeared, with dark circles under her eyes, Liberty could tell it was due

to many, but she was

look awful?”

She was dressed plainly.

“Not as good as usual.” “I’m