Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Mr. Labbe thought he was far better than young men.

In fact, they couldn’t compete with him.

He had status, money, power, and influence.

Young men, unless they were born into wealthy families, couldn’t match what he had.

Even many rich heirs didn’t have his level of power.

“I'm really busy right now and can't visit.

I do miss you a bit, though,” he said.

“I won't be able to visit during the New Year.

I have a lot of events to attend, and I need to be with my family.

My wife doesn’t care much about me most of the time, but during the holidays, she expects me to be with her for family gatherings.

You understand, right?” Carrie knew he was married with kids.

He never hid it from her.

sure if he still loved his

have feelings for each

take his wife’s place, nor did he allow

had grown children, and they had been

he might have done something about his wife, but for

felt a bit

provided for her made her somewhat

and torturing her in bed—Carrie worried she

will you come?” Carrie asked

sweet talk from

“It’s hard to say.

I have time,

why don’t you gather a few friends and take a trip? Or attend some upper-class events in Wiltspoon and make new connections.” “The more you attend these events,

Carrie said

bit, promising to send her some money

Carrie was pleased.

the call ended, Carrie let out a quiet

she got a notification from the

sent it for her to buy

at the bank message and her account balance, Carrie realized that being