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.

still

feelings for each other, she

any other woman take his wife’s place, nor did he allow his mistresses

grown children, and they

have done something about his wife, but for now, they were part of what made his

felt a bit

for her made her somewhat attached to

hadn't shown his cruel side—pinching her neck and torturing her

will you come?” Carrie asked softly,

from a woman can

“It’s hard to say.

I have

and take a trip? Or attend some upper-class events in Wiltspoon and make new connections.” “The more you attend

when you're free,” Carrie said

promising to

Carrie was pleased.

let out a quiet

from the bank—$500,000

Labbe had sent it for her to buy whatever she

message and her account balance, Carrie realized