Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Despite tearing into Serenity in his mind, Zachary had no intention to say or do anything about it.

Serenity was his wife on paper, but they were no different than strangers.

Too scared to say anything, the driver started the car.

Serenity had no idea she nearly ran into her man’s car. She sped off on her e-bike and made it to the shop in no time. Jasmine always arrived earlier than Serenity since the former lived nearby.

“Seren.”

Jasmine ordered breakfast after she was done setting up the shop. She was enjoying breakfast when her best friend entered the scene. Jasmine asked with a smile, “Have you eaten?”

“Yeah.”

“Oh.” Jasmine went on to finish the most important meal of the day.

“I brought you some desserts. They’re delicious. Try them.”

Picking up a bag by the cash register, Jasmine told her best friend.

Serenity placed her bike key by the cash register and sat down before pulling over the bag containing the dessert. “You can’t go wrong with desserts. I saw a Roll Royce on my way to work, Jasmine.”

Jasmine replied, “I see. It’s not strange to spot a Rolls Royce in Wiltspoon, but it’s not a common sight. Did you see who’s in the car? Is it just like in the books – a hot and single CEO?”

Serenity stared at Jasmine without a word.

Jasmine chuckled. “That’s what it’s like in the books. Why are the young, hot, and rich CEOs eluding us?”

storylines are made up to cater to the market. Would anyone read a book if it’s about your average wage earner? The leading man

another bout of laughter.

you free

at the

simple to Serenity as it only revolved around

I got an invite. Do you want to come along and

the offer. “I don’t run in the same circle

upper crust was beyond her reach. She had no intention to elbow her way into the community,

be frank, Serenity might be mistaken as the server if someone of her social status were to attend such

you. Seren, oh Seren. Please come with me to see what it’s

wealthy and locals of Wiltspoon. They owned several properties and half a block of stores,

pride in her daughter’s pretty face as marrying her daughter off could be the ticket to a higher social class. Jasmine’s aunt happened to marry into a rich and powerful family. It had been a few tough decades, but it finally worked out for the aunt as she was now rubbing shoulders

believed her niece had just only what it took to bag a wealthy and influential

Mrs. Sox pressuring you to get

kick their daughters out and make them another man’s problem once their daughters turn eighteen. I can make my own money and be financially independent. I

marry up. Although my aunt is mingling well with the circle, it took her decades to get there. She faced a lot of difficulties when she first married her husband. She used to cry

freedom and not being

on, Seren. Just tonight. We’ll be in this together. We get to see how the top 1% live. My aunt said there will be a lot of young eligible bachelors attending tonight. They’re all Wiltspoon’s finest and richest. We can check the scene out even if we’re not there to snag a man. It’s a dinner party, so

to

So was Jasmine.

that

convincing before Serenity gave in to her best friend’s request. They closed the store early to attend the event.

called her sister and asked about her nephew. Her nephew had seen a doctor, and the fever

mind at ease.

attending a dinner party