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."

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

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

Audrey didn't even recall being part of the Farrell family from Jensburg. Her childhood memories consisted of living in a big house with many servants and being driven 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 was adopted, Audrey clung to their shared photo,

days," Audrey

Jimenez. "The descendants of your master 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 without evidence, I couldn't

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

then asked, "Now, the victims have presented evidence and witnesses.