Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Grandpa Fontaine shook hands with Ezequiel,

Dakota, and the others, saying, "I never thought I'd see you all again. You cheated me so many times back in the day, I'll never forget it. Even if you turned to ashes, I'd still recognize you."

Ezequiel laughed and replied, "Cheating? You came to us for favors but didn't want to pay. Did you expect us to work for free?"

"Mr. Fontaine, you're a good man, but nothing comes for free," he added.

Grandpa Fontaine chuckled and said, "Let's not talk about money. You tricked me plenty of times-I got caught in your traps more than once."

their playful exchange, Grandpa Fontaine spoke loudly to the crowd, "I can confirm that these men are the leaders of the Five Emperors Hall, though they retired decades ago. Their apprentices have taken over since then. I never thought I'd see these brothers again in my lifetime." Mr. Fontaine glanced at Zachary and his companions. He told Zachary, "You remind me of your grandfather, but your serious way of handling

You used to visit my house with your mother and Uncle Jimenez. My wife liked you a lot-she even wanted you to marry my second son... but fate had

around in a car. Her clearest memory was of her sister, Harlow. They were each other's only family, especially after being in the orphanage together. When Harlow

better days,"

replied, "She can only rest in peace once her murderer is brought to justice." Grandpa Fontaine nodded, then looked at Clarissa with a stern expression. "I've suspected you before, but without evidence, I couldn't act. The

didn't ruin them, out of respect for the former matriarch,

asked, "Now, the victims have presented evidence and witnesses. Clarissa, what do you