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

two young masters are

weren’t tired, but

enjoyed

made me happy

Tatum needed anything, he would simply inform the

when he needed a special gift did he personally go

usually something his mother and aunts

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

cooking these days,”

delicious dish at a restaurant,

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

“You're a natural chef.

see someone so young with such talent

for now, I'm 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

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

sure about the

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

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

for their seven sisters were all branded items,

of gold jewelry, which made his spending higher, rounding it off