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 didn't say

the tea room to

wasn't long before Kathryn walked in, followed by Pedro,

the tea room just

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

sat on the couch,

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

might not make it to your wedding, so I wanted

you get back, SO now's as good a time as any.” Liberty poured

for Duncan and took

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

was technically younger, her status made her an elder in

some New Year gifts for you

sent over later,” Liberty

Fair was fair.

friends, sometimes rivals—but they were always connected by

of sadness in

a pause, 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

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