Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Timothy had never set foot in Wiltspoon, but his father had told him enough to form an opinion. Several major families in Wiltspoon maintained close ties with the Johnson family in Annenburg, which was a problem. There was a high chance that the child adopted by the eldest young lady of the Johnson family was Titus.

But without solid proof, Timothy couldn't confirm it. Titus's whereabouts were a mystery, even with the Labbe family's vast information network. Whoever was protecting him had done an exceptional job. The families in Wiltspoon were also helping to shield Titus, making it impossible to track him down. This alone fueled Timothy's hatred for the powerful families in Wiltspoon. Though they were thousands of miles away, they had become a major obstacle to his and his father's ambition of taking full control of the Labbe family. "You're absolutely right, Dad. Annexing the Ormond family gives us another way out," Timothy said with conviction.

Mr. Labbe nodded, his expression serious. "Exactly. Now, it's up to you to make it happen. If you need my help, just ask. This is your chance to sharpen your skills. Don't disappoint me." Timothy straightened, confidence radiating from him. "Dad, you don't have to worry. I've never let you down, and I won't start now."

Mr. Labbe smiled. His eldest son had always been his pride a man who listened, obeyed, and worked tirelessly to meet every expectation. It was why Mr. Labbe had placed so much trust in him.

Timothy decided to address another matter. "Dad, as for Carrie the woman in Wiltspoon- if she's not of much use, why not cut her loose? She's a bit of a loose cannon. And honestly, Dad, you let her get pregnant?" Mr. Labbe's reaction was calm. "Carrie still serves a purpose. She's useful for gathering intel.

her around for now,

pressed on. "Dad, about her

long ago. And whenever I visit, I make sure she's on medication to prevent another. There's

and went in his life as quickly as his expensive suits.

was a challenge. She was headstrong, defiant, and far from obedient. When given even a little attention, she demanded more always more. She'd even

Labbe continued. "But we should avoid provoking the Bucham family if we

to remind her of her place. She was, after all, just a pawn in his game-a tool