Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— “Mom said she'd create an opportunity for you and the emperor, but do you really believe that? It’s just talk; nothing's been done yet.” Trenton lightly tapped Carrie on the head.

“Second sister, can you act normal? With the way you are now, not even a decent man would like you, let alone someone as high-quality as my brother-in-law, Callum.” Carrie swatted his hand away, snapping, “What's wrong with me? I’m young, beautiful, and in great shape.

I'm also a wealthy lady with noble manners.

If there were still emperors, I'd be more than qualified to marry one and become queen.’ Trenton shook his head.

“Second sister, you have big dreams, but your luck in life is thin.” Before he could finish, Carrie hit him.

“How dare you curse your own sister like that? What do you mean, thin life? I’m rich and living well!’ But deep down, Carrie couldn't shake the truth.

She was, after all, just a plaything for Mr. Labbe, and one wrong move could cost her everything—even her life.

“Trenton, if you still consider me your sister, send me some money—tens of thousands.

I had a bad day and offended someone, so he really chewed me out.

how I've been getting yelled at since I was little? It's

money or power, and now people think they can say whatever they want to

my life.” Mr. Labbe had indeed

yelled at you, second sister?” Trenton

help me with

thug, the kind that makes your legs shake when you see

send me some money so I can

is around the corner, and

things for New Year's

not celebrate with us, second sister? I'm sure our eldest

you’re worried about her, I'll talk

come over, and welll spend New Year's together.” Carrie shook her

unless Camryn invites

kicked me out, she should be the one to beg me to

then, I'd have to

you need? I can't