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.

for everything you spent,” Elora

“The two young masters are quite the

weren’t tired,

I enjoyed taking

made me happy

Tatum needed anything, he would simply inform the butler, who would take care

gift did he personally

something his mother

he got older, even his mother couldn't convince

these

some delicious dish at a restaurant, I'll go and try

most of the time, I end up thinking

“You're a natural chef.

impressive to see someone so young with such talent in the

“Miss, I hope to be your chef for life and

for a long moment and asked, “You still

not sure about the

the records.” After a quick review, he said, “Young Master Alonzo borrowed

borrowed a total of $350,000 from me.” This was a rough estimate; he

for their seven sisters were all branded items, costing

jewelry, which