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

walked in, followed by Pedro, who

from the tea room just as they

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

the couch, eyes on

heading back to Wiltspoon soon? I bought some New Year gifts

so I wanted to

getting your 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 chair over to join

Duncan

from an elder, I'll accept

status made

New Year gifts for you

them sent

Fair was fair.

sometimes rivals—but they were always

a touch of sadness

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

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