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

to the tea room to brew

walked in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying several

tea

at the sight and joked, “Kathryn, did you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then motioned for Pedro to

on the couch, eyes

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

I wanted to give these to you ahead of

as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn and Pedro before

cup for Duncan and took

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

younger, her status made her an

Year gifts for

them sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

was complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but they

touch of sadness

any real New Year celebration for us this year.” Even if her mother’s fate was justified, Kathryn and her

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