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

“The two young masters are quite the

they weren’t tired, but

enjoyed

happy made me happy

used to go shopping.” When Tatum needed anything, he would simply

when he needed a special gift did he personally go out

was usually something his

as he got older, even his mother couldn't convince

these days,” Tatum said

hear about some delicious dish at

the time, I end up thinking that my cooking tastes better.” Elora

“You're a natural chef.

impressive to see someone so young with

not tired of your food.” Tatum responded warmly, “Miss, I hope to be your chef for life and

Tatum for a long moment and asked, “You still haven't told me

about the exact

said, “Young Master Alonzo

a total of $350,000 from me.” This was

bought for their seven sisters

which made his spending higher, rounding it off