Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Annenburg, Province X.

Tinsley had just returned from an outing when her car was forced to stop at the company entrance.

A massive display of flowers blocked the way. Security guards had tried to disperse the crowd, but the people refused to leave. The guards seemed hesitant to use force, likely wary of causing a scene. Several cars were parked nearby, including a small truck loaded with even more flowers.

Tinsley didn't bother honking.

With so many people and flowers in the way, honking wouldn't help-unless she was willing to drive straight through.

Instead, she got out and walked forward.

"Tinsley."

A voice called out, unfamiliar yet recognizable.

She looked over and frowned slightly.

It was Timothy Labbe, the eldest son of Mr. Labbe, the acting head of the Labbe family from Havenmill.

he wanted to discuss business. But since the meeting date hadn't arrived, he wasn't given any special treatment, and Elora refused to see

his eldest son didn't change that. They were

left, but

had called and messaged Tinsley every day, claiming he had fallen for her at first sight and

work. He sent flowers, invited her to dinner and movies, and showered her with

he wasn't just

networking around Annenburg, looking for investment opportunities. To his credit, he had

with Qaxun Group, which Tinsley

they had crossed paths multiple times. Each time, she remained polite but distant.

society of Annenburg

had

neighboring city had fallen for the Ormond family's second daughter and was pursuing her

a perfect match-handsome, successful, and

family's second wife if the elders supported the

give a

in private, she had already spoken to her daughter-and Tinsley made her feelings clear. She had

between their families was out of