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

followed by Pedro, who was carrying several large and

the tea room just

really need to bring all this?” Kathryn

on the couch, eyes

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

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

be getting your marriage certificate when you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.”

a cup for Duncan and

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

status made her an

Year gifts for you

them sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but they were always connected by family

a touch of sadness

don't have 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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