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.

reimburse you for everything you spent,”

two young masters are quite

they weren’t tired, but I

I enjoyed

happy made me happy

he would simply

when he needed a special gift did he personally go

something his mother

he sometimes tagged along, but as he got older, even

these days,” Tatum said

delicious dish at

up thinking that

“You're a natural chef.

young with such

not tired of your food.” Tatum responded warmly, “Miss, I hope to be your chef for life and never be outdone by any of my colleagues.” Elora’s smile remained, though her eyes seemed

at Tatum for a long moment and asked, “You still haven't told me how much you spent.” Tatum took out

not sure about the exact

he said, “Young

of $350,000 from me.” This was a rough estimate; he didn't bother with

brothers bought for their seven sisters were

which made his spending higher, rounding