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

the tea room to brew

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

the tea room just

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

on the couch, eyes on

Year gifts for you, along with wedding gifts for you and Mr.

make it to your wedding, so I wanted to give these to you ahead of

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

Duncan

an elder, I'll accept

her status made her an elder in some

Year

sent over

Fair was fair.

friends, sometimes rivals—but they were

of sadness in

smile faded, and after a pause, she said, “There won't be any real New Year

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