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.

but didn't

tea

before Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro, who

the tea room just as

and joked, “Kathryn, did you really need to bring all

sat on the

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

not make it to your wedding, so I wanted

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 to

a cup for Duncan and took her seat

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

younger, her status made her

some New Year gifts

have them sent over later,” Liberty

Fair was fair.

rivals—but they were always connected by

of sadness in

smile faded, and after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year celebration for us this year.” Even if