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

to the tea room to brew

by Pedro, who was

emerged from the tea room just

bring all this?” Kathryn

sat on the couch,

Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year gifts for you, along

to your wedding, so I wanted to give these to you ahead

your marriage certificate when you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn and Pedro before pushing Duncan's chair over to

Duncan

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

younger, her status made

prepared some New Year gifts

them sent

Fair was fair.

was complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but they were always

smiled, a touch of sadness

faded, and after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year celebration for us this year.” Even if

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