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.

but didn't say

she headed to the tea room to brew

in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying several large and small gift

from the tea room just as

bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then motioned for Pedro to set down the

the couch, eyes on

you heading back to Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year gifts for you, along with wedding gifts for you and

wedding, so I wanted to give these to you

now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for

for Duncan and took her seat beside

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

younger, her status made her an elder in some

prepared some New Year

have them sent over later,” Liberty

Fair was fair.

relationship was complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but they

of sadness in her

she said, “There won't be any real New Year celebration for us this

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