— 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.

and cousins

you like to drink?”

haven't been sleeping well,

have coffee, I'll

her

make some coffee

need it too.” she hadn't been sleeping well either, relying on coffee just to get through

Kathryn returned with two steaming cups of

Kathryn asked, “Are you warm? I can turn down the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just hot from coming in from outside.” Now, inside Kathryn’s office, the temperature

set one cup of coffee in front of Liberty and went to grab

rush to drink

she looked

how tired Kathryn appeared, with dark circles under her eyes, Liberty

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

look awful?” Kathryn

She was dressed plainly.

as usual.” “I’m not beautiful at

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