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.

felt like her heart was

despair crept up from her feet, spreading through her entire body, leaving her

was over.

couldn't escape,

three sons standing by Holden, waiting for

cared for her was her daughter. She felt guilt toward her older and younger sisters and was ashamed to face

a mother, she was too embarrassed

to stop bowing. If Kathryn hurt herself, it

you. Remember what I've told you. "Pedro, I hope you'll remember

rather die than be locked up. She didn't want to endure the shame and insults

out anyone who opposed her, took away benefits from many family members,

respect, secretly they wished for her downfall. She 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 benefited her eldest