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

she headed to the tea

by Pedro, who was

from the tea room just

really need to bring all this?” Kathryn

on the couch, eyes

some New Year

make it to your wedding, so I wanted to give

when you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.”

Duncan and took her seat

wedding gift from an elder,

was technically younger, her status made her an elder in some

prepared some New Year

sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

rivals—but they were always connected by family

smiled, a touch of sadness in her

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

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