When Duncan saw that Liberty's assistant was a woman, a weight lifted off his chest.

He had heard that Matriarch Farrell's all-around assistant was highly capable, and he'd been worried that Liberty's assistant might be a strong, young man like Pedro someone who could outshine him.

Thankfully, Liberty's assistant was mirobas a woman.

After Pedro and the others prepared the meal, the group ate together. Once they finished, Liberty decided to head back to the company, leaving the Farrell family mansion with Duncan.

Meanwhile, Makayla returned to her residence to tidy up.

That left only Kathryn and Pedro in the mansion.

Shortly after, Pedro received a phone call. He turned to Kathryn and said, "Miss, I have to step out for something urgent."

Kathryn nodded. "Go ahead. You don't need to stay with me."

Once Pedro left, Kathryn wandered the courtyard for half an hour before heading back inside to rest.

That evening, her phone rang.

I'd like to take you out to dinner. Will you do me the honor?" Pedro's voice carried a

glanced out the window. The sky was dark. She

time is it?"

a room at the Fortress Hotel and ordered our meal. We can head straight there-no

"Alright. Give me ten

the call and quickly got

ten minutes later, she came downstairs, dressed for

of the stairs, watching her with

tonight?" she asked as she

hand, and she placed hers in his palm. He held

"I just wanted to take you out.

an eyebrow. "A

I tell you now, it won't be a surprise

his face, trying to guess what he

I'll

cold

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