Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Timothy continued, "Tinsley, the Labbe family is just as powerful as the Ormonds-if not more. As the eldest son of my family, why would I be after your family's money? The Labbe family has so much wealth that money is the least of our concerns. In fact, you and I are the perfect match. With our families' combined strength, we'd be unstoppable."

Tinsley wanted to scoff at his claim. The Labbe family was indeed powerful, possibly surpassing the Ormonds, but Timothy wasn't the one in charge. In fact, even his father wasn't the true head of the family. The real power and fortune of the Labbe family belonged to its actual leader.

Timothy and his father were merely caretakers, managing things on someone else's behalf. Did they really think acting as intermediaries made them the rightful owners?

If the former head's son returned, reclaimed his position, and took over the family's assets,

Timothy and his father would be left with nothing. They'd be reduced to salaried employees, compensated for their years of service but nothing more.

Without the Labbe family's backing, Timothy's personal wealth wouldn't even come close to matching the Ormonds'.

Tinsley had already discussed this with Elora. The two sisters knew exactly what Mr. Labbe was after.

What man who pursued them didn't claim to be sincere?

Who would ever openly admit they were after the Ormond fortune?

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