Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

No matter how capable Mr. Dunn was, he was still just a man-and an old one at that. He was almost eighty, a few years older than her, and still working for her. But no matter how strong he was, he couldn't compete with younger He wasn't invincible.

people like Zachary.

Just like Mr. Jimenez-he had been powerful too, but the assassins she sent nearly killed him. Even though he survived, he was seriously injured and had suffered from pain and illness for decades. If it weren't for a miracle doctor, Mr. Jimenez wouldn't be alive today.

Clarissa didn't want to believe things were hopeless. She tried calling Mr. Dunn again.

The call connected, but he didn't answer.

The phone rang for a long time, but there was still no answer.

She called again. Still nothing.

heart was falling into a bottomless

feet, spreading through her

was over.

of them, couldn't

and at her three sons standing by Holden, waiting for the ambulance, Clarissa smiled through her

her daughter. She felt guilt toward her older and younger sisters and was ashamed

was

Clarissa called, telling her daughter to stop bowing. If Kathryn hurt herself, it would break her heart

there's no way to undo them now," Clarissa said to her daughter. "Kathryn, just live your life. Don't let anyone pressure you. Remember what

die than be locked up.

family, she pushed out anyone who opposed her, took away benefits from many family members, and gathered all the power into her own hands.

killed her sister, who raised her-why would she care about offending others? But after all the things