Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Thank you, Miss.

I can stand,” Tatum said politely, mindful of his current position.

Despite not being shy, he knew his status in the Ormond family had not yet solidified.

Until Elora’s feelings for him were clear, he didn't want to appear too forward, so as not to risk damaging the impression he was building with her.

“Please, have a seat.

If you stand, I'll have to keep turning my head to talk to you, and my neck will get sore,” Elora insisted.

With that, Tatum promptly found a chair and sat down, his posture straight and formal.

Elora observed him for a moment and then smiled.

“You sit like a soldier.” He looked a bit like a schoolboy in class, sitting properly to avoid getting scolded by the teacher.

Tatum remained silent.

“I really like the clothes and gifts that Alonzo and Angelo picked out for me.

You must be exhausted after spending the whole afternoon with them.

everything you spent,”

two young masters are

tired, but

enjoyed taking them

happy made

go shopping.” When Tatum needed anything, he would simply inform the butler, who would take care

gift did he

usually something his mother

a child, he sometimes tagged along, but as he got older, even his mother couldn't

these days,” Tatum said with

I hear about some delicious dish at a

the time, I end up thinking that

“You're a natural chef.

so young with such talent

be your chef for life and never be outdone by any of my colleagues.” Elora’s smile remained, though her eyes seemed

for a long moment and asked, “You still

sure about the

me check the records.” After a quick review, he said, “Young Master Alonzo borrowed $200,000, and Young Master Angelo borrowed

This was a rough estimate; he didn't

brothers bought for their seven sisters were all branded items, costing

gold jewelry, which