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.

but

the tea room to brew some

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

from the tea room just

joked, “Kathryn, did you really need to bring

the

New Year gifts for you, along with wedding gifts for you and

I wanted to give these to

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

filled a cup for Duncan and took her seat beside

gift from an elder, I'll accept

was technically younger, her status

New Year gifts

have them sent over later,” Liberty

Fair was fair.

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

touch of sadness

with that.” The smile faded, and after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year celebration for