Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Elora smiled and said, “Mom, if you like, I can give you one of the jewelry sets.

Alonzo bought me gold jewelry, which isn't that expensive.

Each set costs only tens of thousands of dollars, not nearly as valuable as the pieces you Own.” Mrs. Ormond’s jewelry was much more valuable, with some pieces worth over a million, and others even exceeding a hundred million.

Taking the red brocade box from Elora, Mrs. Ormond opened it, examined the jewelry, and smiled.

“Alonzo probably thought the gold looked pretty, so he picked this out for you.

He’s still young and doesn't fully understand its value.” “I cherish the jewelry Alonzo gave me,” Elora said with a fond smile.

She truly appreciated his gift.

“What Alonzo gave you represents his love and thoughtfulness.

I won't take that away from you,” Mrs. Ormond said warmly.

“Seeing you and your brother share such a close bond is the best gift a mother could ask for.” Her words werent spoken out of envy but out of joy as a mother.

She was genuinely happy to see her children getting along so well.

used up all their money shopping with Tatum and asked

to transfer the money to

in just one afternoon.” Hearing this, Mrs.

join our household as a chef for the money,’ Elora reassured

mainly to hone

a restaurant, and a company in Wiltspoon.” Mrs.

was aware that Elora always did background checks on their household staff to ensure they were trustworthy, had good character, and

Ormond family valued honesty, loyalty, and

is a good

the family likes him,”

such a fine person.” She couldn’t help but compare Tatum to her own son, Alonzo,

years before Alonzo grew up, and she hoped he would become as accomplished as Tatum

chef with a passion for cooking, he was also a skilled businessman with a thriving

suspected that Tatum’s ventures were far more successful than she

Elora admired talented individuals.

were just a small restaurant or a modest hotel, that might be impressive to some, but it wouldn't have been enough for someone of Elora’s

suggested that his

in Wiltspoon were significant, likely worth