Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Mr. Dunn not answering Clarissa’s call worried her.

He never ignored her calls, so if he didn't pick up, it meant he was either injured, under control, or busy dealing with something.

she called again, and after a moment, Mr. Dunn answered.

“Mr. Dunn, did something go wrong?” Clarissa asked quietly.

“No,” Mr. Dunn replied.

“No? | just called you, and you didn't answer.

Why didn't you follow our plan?” Clarissa demanded, suspicious.

Mr. Dunn explained, “| was busy evacuating everyone and didn't have time to answer.

through our plan

“You mean they have people near the cemetery, waiting for us to make a move so they

“Yes,” Mr. Dunn confirmed.

Clarissa’s face darkened further.

planned this carefully, just the

Know? Is there a traitor among your people?” lt was frustrating to

have more protection, making it even harder to act without

to go down with them, which was the worst-case scenario she wanted

if there's a

someone betrayed us or if they're just that powerful.” Mr. Dunn didn't

had an incredibly strong

rather than facing

find out,” Mr. Dunn