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.

her side to ensure her safety, and he had even arranged

else around and even Pedro absent,

in her place, Sage didn't think about the

wouldnt retaliate violently because of her

her brother, and

left in Kathryn's cup, it was enough to splash across Sage’s face and stain his white suit, making the mess stand out even

Kathryn's voice turned cold.

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,

you want, but don't try

do, don't expect me to care about family loyalty.” “We never had much of a bond to begin with,”

you ever treated me like a sister? Have you ever truly considered

about family ties or accuse me of not treating