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

to the tea room to

Pedro, who was carrying several large and small

emerged from the tea room just as they

need to bring all this?” Kathryn

on the couch,

Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year gifts

so I wanted to give these to you ahead of

as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn and Pedro before pushing Duncan's chair over to

Duncan and took her seat beside

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

status made her an elder in some

some New Year gifts for

sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

rivals—but they were always connected by family

touch of

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

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