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

Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro, who was carrying several large and small gift

the tea room just as

did you really need to bring all this?” Kathryn greeted Duncan first, then motioned for Pedro to

on the couch,

some New Year gifts

your wedding, so I wanted to give these to you

marriage certificate when you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured tea for Kathryn and Pedro before pushing Duncan's

for Duncan and took her seat beside

an elder, I'll accept it with gratitude,”

technically younger, her status made her an elder

prepared some New Year gifts for

have them sent

Fair was fair.

was complex—sometimes friends, sometimes rivals—but

touch of

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

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