Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Jensburg - Fortress Hotel

In a private room at the Fortress Hotel, Kathryn and Liberty finalized their deal, then stood up and shook hands.

Together, they escorted the client downstairs.

Once the client got into the car and drove away, Kathryn turned to Liberty. "Liberty, it's getting late. Mr. Lewis is still waiting for you inside. Go pick him up and head home early. The weather is freezing, and Mr. Lewis isn't used to Jensburg's cold. Walking is already difficult for him- he shouldn't be out in this weather."

Duncan had caught a cold three days after arriving. He saw a doctor, took medicine, and was still dealing with a lingering cough.

But Liberty didn't move. Instead, she asked Kathryn, "Are they making their move tonight?"

Kathryn shrugged. "How would I know? They'll act when they feel ready. I just have to wait. But I think it'll be soon. I've already spread the word that Pedro will be away on a business trip for half a month."

She didn't tell Liberty that her five brothers planned to strike that very night-she didn't want her to worry.

moment, then suddenly reached out and pinched her cheek. "Kathryn," she said, "you can't lie to

a guilty conscience. And Liberty, let's not forget-I'm your aunt. Pinching my face like that? I'm not Sonny, you

aunt, but I'm only a few

bullied, mistreated, and had to fight my way through everything. Compared to me, you had it better-you at least had your sister. I had

returning to her biological parents, only her mother truly accepted her. The rest of her family never saw her as one of

even told her outright-she didn't treat them like siblings, and

age, Kathryn had learned a harsh truth:

first time, she had tasted what it was

successor, her mother assigned her an assistant, and with Pedro by her side, she finally experienced

Liberty said gently. We have a future ahead of

me-

they'll strike first?"

Wo

took her