Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

The phone rang, echoing through the room.

Liberty picked up.

The secretary's voice came through, letting her know that Kathryn had arrived.

“Please show Miss Farrell in,” Liberty replied, setting the phone back down.

“Kathryn's here,” she told Duncan.

Unfazed, Duncan responded, “Let her come in.

We have nothing to hide.

No reason to avoid her.” Everyone in Wiltspoon and Jensburg knew that Duncan was Liberty’s fiance.

lt wasn't unusual for Kathryn to see him in Liberty’s office.

After all, Duncan was a Shareholder in Liberty’s company, even if he wasn't involved in its day- to-day operations.

He trusted Liberty to manage it well.

smiled but

to the tea room

Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying several large and small

tea room just

at the sight and joked, “Kathryn, did you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then motioned for Pedro to

on the couch, eyes on

heading back to Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year

make it to your wedding, so I wanted to give

now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn and Pedro before pushing Duncan's chair over

for Duncan and took her seat beside

it's a wedding gift from an elder, I'll accept it with gratitude,”

Kathryn was technically younger, her status made her an

some New Year gifts for you

have them sent

Fair was fair.

complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but they were always

of sadness

real New Year celebration for us this year.” Even if her mother’s fate was justified, Kathryn