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 didn't

headed to the tea room to

in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying

from the tea room just

raised an eyebrow at the sight and joked, “Kathryn, did you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first,

sat on the couch, eyes on

some New Year gifts for you, along with wedding

to your wedding, so I wanted to give these

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

a cup for Duncan and took

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

younger, her status made her an

some New Year gifts for

have them sent over later,”

Fair was fair.

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

of sadness

won't be any real New Year celebration for us this year.” Even if her mother’s fate was justified,

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