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 didn't say

headed to the tea room

Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro, who was

emerged from the tea room

need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then motioned

on the couch,

back to Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year gifts for you,

your wedding, so I

getting your marriage certificate when you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn and Pedro before pushing Duncan's chair over

filled a cup for Duncan and took her seat beside

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

her status made her an elder in some

New Year gifts for you

them sent over later,” Liberty

Fair was fair.

friends, sometimes rivals—but they

smiled, a touch of sadness in her

after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year celebration for