When Duncan saw that Liberty's assistant was a woman, a weight lifted off his chest.

He had heard that Matriarch Farrell's all-around assistant was highly capable, and he'd been worried that Liberty's assistant might be a strong, young man like Pedro someone who could outshine him.

Thankfully, Liberty's assistant was mirobas a woman.

After Pedro and the others prepared the meal, the group ate together. Once they finished, Liberty decided to head back to the company, leaving the Farrell family mansion with Duncan.

Meanwhile, Makayla returned to her residence to tidy up.

That left only Kathryn and Pedro in the mansion.

Shortly after, Pedro received a phone call. He turned to Kathryn and said, "Miss, I have to step out for something urgent."

Kathryn nodded. "Go ahead. You don't need to stay with me."

Once Pedro left, Kathryn wandered the courtyard for half an hour before heading back inside to rest.

That evening, her phone rang.

take you out to dinner. Will you do me the honor?"

was dark. She had

time is it?"

o'clock," Pedro replied. "I've already booked a room at the Fortress Hotel and ordered our meal.

Give me

ended the call

later, she came

was waiting at the foot of the

tonight?" she asked as she

she placed hers in his palm. He held onto it, and when she reached the last step, she naturally took his

Pedro finally answered. "I just wanted to take you out. And after dinner, I

eyebrow. "A surprise? That sounds

chuckled. "If I tell you now, it won't

to guess what he had

I'll just wait

outside, a cold wind hit, making

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