Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Alright," Spencer replied warmly. "I'll send you my location now. We'll catch up when you get here."

He ended the call and quickly sent Abby his location.

Abby and Evan followed the directions and spent over ten minutes navigating the bustling airport before finally spotting Spencer.

"Brother Spencer!" Abby called out excitedly, her face lighting up as she ran toward him.

Evan, trailing a few steps behind, took in the man Abby was so eager to see. Spencer looked to be around his age, maybe a year or two older. He exuded an air of refinement, dressed in a tailored gray suit without a tie, giving him the appearance of a polished, successful professional.

From what Abby had shared, Evan already knew his rival was a senior executive at a prominent multinational corporation. Now that Spencer had been assigned to oversee domestic operations in Huyoniville, it was clear he was exceptionally skilled in both business and leadership.

On top of that, Spencer's mother and Mrs. Du were lifelong friends, and Spencer had been Mrs. Du's godson for years. Abby had known Spencer since childhood, and their families had always hoped to unite them through marriage.

Seeing Spencer in person only heightened Evan's unease. The man seemed to have everything-a stellar career, close ties to the Du family, and a long-standing connection with Abby.

heavily on his shoulders. If he wanted to secure Abby's love, he needed to focus on deepening her feelings for him. That was his only advantage. If Abby's heart belonged to him, Spencer,

Evan feared he couldn't measure up to Spencer in

be left behind, Evan

lifted her slightly off the ground and spun her in a smal circle before

as Spencer smiled at Abby

more beautiful since the last time I saw you," Spencer said, his tone affectionate.

brushing off his praise with a playful roll of

where they went. She was younger than them by several years, and whenever they went out to play, she would cry until someone let her come along. Back then, her presence had often been a nuisance. Spencer, not wanting to babysit, would sometimes try to leave her behind, but Abby's tears always won the adults over. Victoria, who had a

families had shifted their focus to international business, and their interactions with Abby grew less

Spencer's annoyance turned into a brotherly fondness. He began to treasure Abby as his "little sister," sending her gifts and

had changed. The onceclingy child had matured into a confident, accomplished woman. He had heard from their families that Abby had risen to

ignore the subtle nudging from his family. His mother had been dropping

and his mother, who had been best friends for decades, both hoped the Chouinard and Du families could deepen