— 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.

own mother and cousins hadn't wanted to handle her directly, thinking it would be

you like to drink?”

been sleeping well, and

have coffee, I'll take a

her

I'll make some coffee for both of

either, relying on coffee just to get

a little while, Kathryn returned with two

her coat, 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 felt just rignt—neither too

in front of Liberty and went to grab some snacks, placing

didnt rush to drink her

looked

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

have been a villain to

look awful?” Kathryn

She was dressed plainly.

honest, said, “Not as good as

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