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

tea room to brew some

Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying

tea

you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then motioned for Pedro to set

the

I bought some New Year gifts for you, along with wedding gifts for you

so I wanted to give

when you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn

filled a cup for Duncan

wedding gift from an elder, I'll

her status made

Year

them sent over

Fair was fair.

sometimes rivals—but they

of sadness

don't have to bother with that.” The smile faded, and after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year celebration for us this year.” Even if her mother’s fate was justified, Kathryn