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.

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

else around and even Pedro absent, Sage

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

violently because

brother, and they shared

it was enough to splash across Sage’s face and stain his

Kathryn's voice turned cold.

wine glass!” “You think I’m weak, don't you? I might not be trained to fight, but that doesn't mean I'll lose to you! But before you touch me, think about the consequences—can you handle them?” She let go of Sage’s wrist

all you want, but don't try to

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

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

ties or accuse