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

the tea room to

followed by Pedro, who was carrying several large

from the tea room just as they

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

the couch,

some New Year gifts for you, along with wedding

to your wedding, so I

as any.” Liberty poured tea

a cup for Duncan and took her seat beside

gift from an elder, I'll accept

younger, her status made

New Year gifts

them sent over

Fair was fair.

sometimes rivals—but they were always connected

of sadness in

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

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