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.

if he still

he claimed they didn’t have feelings for each other,

wife’s place, nor

wife already had grown children,

his wife, but for now, they were part of

felt a bit

provided for her made her somewhat attached to

he hadn't shown his cruel side—pinching her neck and torturing her in bed—Carrie worried she might have actually fallen for

come?” Carrie asked softly, sensing

little sweet talk from a woman can be very

“It’s hard to say.

I have

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, the closer you'll get to Serenity.”

you're free,” Carrie said in a pitiful

to send her some money

Carrie was pleased.

the call ended, Carrie let out a

notification from the bank—$500,000

it for her

message and her account balance, Carrie realized that being scolded wasn't so bad