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

the tea room to brew some

long before Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying several

from the tea room just as

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

on the

you heading back to Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year gifts for you, along with wedding gifts for you and

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

for Duncan and

a wedding gift from an elder, I'll

younger, her status

some New Year gifts for you

have them sent

Fair was fair.

friends, sometimes rivals—but they

a touch of sadness in her

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