Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Sage suddenly stood up, took a few steps toward Kathryn, and tried to slap her, but failed.

Kathryn quickly grabbed Sage’s wrist with one hand.

Although she had never trained in martial arts—since her adoptive parents didn't treat her well and wouldn't allow her to—she had learned to defend herself from all the fights she got into when she was bullied.

Her quick reflexes came from those experiences.

Then, Kathryn splashed the remaining coffee in her cup onto Sage’s face.

Sage was caught off guard; he never expected Kathryn to grab his wrist so easily.

Sage knew that Kathryn had no martial arts training and usually relied on bodyguards for protection when she went out.

always by her side to ensure her safety, and he had even arranged for hidden security to guard

one else around and even Pedro absent, Sage didn’t see

looking to put her in her place, Sage didn't think about the

wouldnt retaliate violently because

her brother, and

Kathryn's cup, it was enough to splash across Sage’s face and

Kathryn's voice turned cold.

fight, but that doesn't mean I'll lose to you! But before you touch me, think about the consequences—can

at me all you want, but don't try

me to care about family loyalty.” “We never had much of a bond to begin with,”

have you ever treated me like a sister? Have you ever truly considered me family?” “We've always just

don't lecture me about family ties or accuse me of