— Kathryn wasn't concerned about what Holden and Marco were saying.

She could guess—they were likely cursing her.

she asked Pedro to take her back to the office.

As soon as she returned, she poured herself a cup of warm water.

But before she could take a sip, her secretary called to say that Liberty had arrived.

“Please, let her in,’ Kathryn replied.

she hadn't expected Liberty to visit so soon.

It wasn’t likely about asking her to step down; it was probably to show concern.

A few minutes later, the secretary brought Liberty in.

“You can go back to work,’ Kathryn told the secretary.

After the door closed, Kathryn looked at Liberty for a moment and said, feeling uncertain, “Liberty, I don't know how to face you.” “Dont worry, I’m not here to hurt you,” Liberty replied calmly, sitting on the sofa.

Kathryn smiled bitterly.

mother and cousins hadn't

like to drink?”

haven't been sleeping well, and I’m

I'll take a

set her

make some coffee for

it too.” she hadn't been sleeping well either, relying on

little while, Kathryn returned with

lightly, “No, I’m just hot from coming in from outside.” Now, inside Kathryn’s office, the temperature felt just rignt—neither

Liberty and went to grab some snacks, placing them on the

didnt rush to

she looked at Kathryn

Kathryn appeared, with dark circles under her eyes, Liberty could

may have been a villain to many, but she was still Kathryn's

look

She was dressed plainly.

as good as usual.”

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