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 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

me? You used to visit my house with your mother and Uncle Jimenez. My wife liked you a lot-she even wanted you to

each other's only family, especially after being in the orphanage together. When Harlow was adopted, Audrey clung to their shared photo, hoping to reunite with her someday. Sadly, it was too late. "It's alright," Mr. Fontaine said gently. "That's all in the past. There will be better days

days,"

have turned out well. She would be proud." Mr. Jimenez 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

with the Farrells. They didn't ruin them, out of respect for the former matriarch, but they

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