Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Marco stepped in front of Kathryn, blocking her path.

She didn't want to argue with him, so she simply walked around the three brothers and continued toward the president's office.

They watched her go, their expressions dark and unreadable.

"Brother, let's go," Noel said, stepping into the elevator first.

Marco tore his gaze away and followed, pulling Sage in with him.

"I heard Pedro was sent on a business trip," Noel whispered. "Kathryn arranged for him to work in another province. He won't be back for at least ten days, maybe half a month."

"I've been paying attention too. Lately, Kathryn's only been seen with her bodyguards. I really haven't spotted Pedro around," Sage added.

"I asked around," Noel continued. "Pedro flew out of Jensburg a few days ago."

Marco's voice dropped to a near whisper. "This is the office. Not here. We'll talk at home tonight."

two younger brothers immediately

elevator doors opened onto

of them stormed out, their faces set in

their offices, making sure everyone heard them bad-mouthing

In fact, that was the point. If they kept quiet, people might think they were plotting something. This way, they made it clear they

workers, eager to get on Liberty's good side, secretly reported everything to her, hoping to gain favor. Others stayed out of it entirely, focusing

give up her influence in the company. They worried that if Kathryn fully stepped back, Liberty would remove the three Janzen brothers entirely. After all, the entire company knew about the deep hatred between Liberty and the former president. Would Liberty really allow the

Not a chance.

only a matter

outright

new president clearly wasn't willing to waste company

making their lives miserable-pushing them toward quitting

Inside the President's Office

Liberty's ears burned red.

red?" she asked. "My adoptive mother used

over