The phone rang, echoing through the room.

Liberty picked up.

The secretary's voice came through, letting her know that Kathryn had arrived.

“Please show Miss Farrell in,” Liberty replied, setting the phone back down.

“Kathryn's here,” she told Duncan.

Unfazed, Duncan responded, “Let her come in.

We have nothing to hide.

No reason to avoid her.” Everyone in Wiltspoon and Jensburg knew that Duncan was Liberty’s fiance.

lt wasn't unusual for Kathryn to see him in Liberty’s office.

After all, Duncan was a Shareholder in Liberty’s company, even if he wasn't involved in its day- to-day operations.

He trusted Liberty to manage it well.

smiled but

headed to the tea room to brew some

wasn't long before Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro,

tea room

you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then

on the couch, eyes

soon? I bought some New Year gifts for

might not make it to your wedding, so I wanted to give these

now's as good a time as any.”

Duncan

gift from an elder, I'll accept it with gratitude,” Liberty said

her status made her an elder in

Year

have them sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

relationship was complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but

of

to bother with that.” The smile faded, and after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year

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