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 didn't say

the tea

in, followed by Pedro, who was

from the tea room

did you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan

sat on the

New Year gifts for you,

so I wanted to give these to you ahead

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 to join

a cup for Duncan

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

her status made her

prepared some New Year gifts for

have them sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

friends, sometimes rivals—but

touch of sadness

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 and her siblings were still

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