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.

was always by her side to ensure her safety, and he had even arranged

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

to put her in her

Kathryn wouldnt retaliate violently because of her

her brother, and they

much coffee 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.

when I say, if you touch me again, I'll smash your head with a 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

can yell at me all you

never had much of a

brothers, but when have you ever treated me like a sister? Have you ever truly considered me family?” “We've always

family ties or accuse me of not treating