Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Mrs. Du gently knocked on Abby's door, but there was no response.

"Abby probably went to bed early. Stop knocking-look at the time," Mr. Du said, lowering his voice as a reminder. "It's late, and she's likely already asleep. Don't wake her."

Hearing this, Mrs. Du paused and sighed. "I just haven't seen her these past couple of days. I wanted to talk to her, but if she's asleep, I'll have to wait until her next day off." The Du family mansion was large and spacious, but the younger generation was always busy with work. They were often out early in the morning and returned late at night. Even during the New Year holiday, true relaxation was a luxury. Social obligations and client meetings dominated their schedules.

Though the Du Group was one of Huyoniville's largest corporations, they faced fierce competition. Their clients were powerful, and their rivals were always lurking, ready to poach opportunities.

Maintaining strong relationships with clients was a necessity-part of the unspoken rules of business. Those who understood the industry understood this reality all too well.

"If you miss her so much, just stop by the company and see her," Mr. Du suggested as they walked to their bedroom.

replied. "If I go see her there, it'll interrupt her. She'll end up staying late to catch up on work.

lightly as he opened their bedroom door and flipped on the

things a little nudge help things along subtly. But don't overdo it. Abby still cares about him, even if she won't admit it

Abby as a sister. Can't you tell? If they were ever going to fall in love, it would've happened by now. Evan wouldn't even be in the picture." She was right. The Du and Chouinard families had been close for years. Abby and Spencer had grown up together, yet their relationship had always been purely platonic. Evan, on the other hand, had only met

right. They've known each other for

reassuringly. "Our daughter isn't going to make it easy for him this

in agreement. "Of course. Let's see how it all plays

that her parents had come home hoping to see her. Instead, she had

Huyoniville made it easy for her to know

arrived, Evan had just stepped out of the shower. He froze when he saw her- Fox, the woman he