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.

in the lobby downstairs. I'd like to take you out to

sky was dark.

is it?" she

booked a room at the Fortress Hotel and ordered our meal.

Give me

the call and quickly

later, she came downstairs, dressed for

of the stairs, watching her with a

tonight?" she

she placed hers in his palm. He held onto it, and when she reached the last step, she naturally took

finally answered. "I just wanted to take you

raised an eyebrow. "A surprise? That sounds

I tell you now, it won't

guess

I'll just wait and

cold wind hit,

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