— 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.

me would only dirty your hands.” Even her own mother and cousins hadn't wanted to handle her

would you like to drink?” Kathryn

i haven't been sleeping

I'll

her

some coffee for both of

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

Kathryn returned with two

down the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just hot from coming in from outside.”

Liberty and went

rush to

looked

eyes, Liberty could tell it was due

been a villain to many, but

I look awful?”

She was dressed plainly.

“Not as good as usual.”

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