Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Timothy's face darkened with anger. "Dad, if they won't accept our goodwill, then we'll make them pay. We can attack from other angles. Once we strip the Ormond family of their business and leave them desperate, they'll be like meat on our chopping block." A cruel smile crept across his face. "When that time comes, they'll be at our mercy. If I want to marry one of them, I will. If not, I'll make them my mistresses. The Ormond family has plenty of daughters-let's see how they feel when I've had my way with all of them. That'll teach them to look down on us."

Mr. Labbe, known for his ruthless nature, saw his own traits mirrored in his son-Timothy's cruelty and ambition burned just as brightly.

"The Ormond family is wealthy and deeply entrenched in countless businesses," Timothy continued, his tone calculating. "To many, they're a big, juicy piece of meat. We should move quietly, strike alliances with their enemies, and build a coalition. There's strength in numbers. Once we unite against them, they'll have no chance. Even their in-laws will likely turn against them, each wanting their own share of the spoils." Timothy's voice turned darker as he leaned in. "And let's not stop there. Send assassins to target Elora and Tinsley. If they succeed, great. If not, the attempt alone will terrify them. The Ormond family is propped up by those two. Without them, the family will collapse into chaos.

"The third and fourth daughters lack the backbone to step up, and their brothers are as good as finished. Once we destroy their leadership, we can pick apart their empire piece by piece.

the Ormond sons too, leaving no male heirs to carry on the name. As for the older generation, they'll crumble under the weight of it all.

"That's my boy. You're sharp and ruthless just the way you need to be. I'll leave this to you. On the surface, continue pursuing cooperation, but behind the scenes, start forming

alliances. Patience and strategy had been the key to his victory, and he saw no reason to rush this new plan. Timothy's confidence swelled. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll plan it down

can bring down the Ormond family, our future will be secure. Even if the

chain of power. "That kid-he's probably hiding in some corner of the world, dead or alive, who knows? Without the family's