— 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 hadn't wanted

would you like to

haven't been sleeping well, and

have coffee, I'll take a

her water

some coffee for both

been sleeping well either, relying on coffee just to get through the

a little while, Kathryn returned with two steaming cups of

I can turn down the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just

and

to

she looked at Kathryn

dark circles under her eyes,

to many,

I look awful?”

She was dressed plainly.

as usual.” “I’m

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