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.

like her heart was falling into

up from her feet, spreading

was over. Completely

couldn't escape, and even her assistant was likely

at her three sons standing

was her daughter. She felt guilt toward her

was too

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

live your life. Don't let anyone pressure you. Remember what I've told you. "Pedro, I hope you'll remember what I asked of

was no turning back, but she couldn't face prison. She'd rather die than be locked up. She didn't want to endure the shame and insults

decades, as the head of the family, she pushed out anyone who opposed her, took away benefits from many family members, and gathered all the power into her own

didn't fear enemies. She'd even killed her sister, who raised her-why would she care about offending others? But after all the things she'd done, all the enemies she made, the power she built now