Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— It wasn’t because Mr. Labbe gave Carrie a lot of money, but because he was capable of killing people.

She was scared.

After spending time in jail, Carrie had developed a deep fear of death and now valued her life and good fortune.

“I'm leaving, she said.

With the money from her brother, Carrie walked back to the flower shop, feeling satisfied.

Once there, she grabbed a few roses without paying and started to leave.

“She didn't pay.

Stop her,’ Camryn ordered.

Camryn wasn't going to let Carrie get away with it.

Her two bodyguards stepped in to block Carrie.

Angrily, Carrie snapped, “Camryn, I only took a few flowers.

You have so many here! What's the big deal? You still want me to pay? I'm your sister, your real sister!” Camryn replied calmly, “Everyone who buys flowers from me has to pay, and you're no exception.

never treated me like a

it benefits you, but it

roses just came in, and since you are my sister, I'll only

three or five, so

won’t overcharge you.” Carrie’s expression

you just rob a bank? $20 for a flower? That's a rip-off! Here, take

wildflowers from the roadside—they're prettier than your roses anyway.” She threw the roses back into the bucket and stormed out, frustrated that she couldn't take advantage of

away, she

he barely glanced at

left Carrie feeling

deeply, but her mother had promised shed find a way for her to

Carrie had

to Camryn and treated her with

Carrie with jealousy

her troubles and for losing things that

was determined to get

Callum parked his

rushed over to

Young Master,’ the

Callum nodded.

woman came