In a private room at the Fortress Hotel, Kathryn and Liberty finalized their deal, then stood up and shook hands.

Together, they escorted the client downstairs.

Once the client got into the car and drove away, Kathryn turned to Liberty. "Liberty, it's getting late. Mr. Lewis is still waiting for you inside. Go pick him up and head home early. The weather is freezing, and Mr. Lewis isn't used to Jensburg's cold. Walking is already difficult for him- he shouldn't be out in this weather."

Duncan had caught a cold three days after arriving. He saw a doctor, took medicine, and was still dealing with a lingering cough.

But Liberty didn't move. Instead, she asked Kathryn, "Are they making their move tonight?"

Kathryn shrugged. "How would I know? They'll act when they feel ready. I just have to wait. But I think it'll be soon. I've already spread the word that Pedro will be away on a business trip for half a month."

She didn't tell Liberty that her five brothers planned to strike that very night-she didn't want her to worry.

reached out and pinched her cheek. "Kathryn," she said, "you can't lie to me. When you do,

away and smiled. "That's called a guilty conscience. And Liberty, let's not

aunt, but I'm only a few years younger than

fight my way through everything. Compared to me,

truly accepted her. The rest of her family never saw her

like siblings,

a young age, Kathryn had learned a harsh truth: she couldn't rely

depend on. As the Farrell family's successor, her mother

now," Liberty said gently. We have a future ahead

me- where do you

Kathryn could respond, Liberty took her arm, walking her back

at a

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