Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Sorry, I already have plans tonight."

Tinsley rejected Timothy's invitation without hesitation.

Timothy had been relentless in pursuing her. If she agreed to dinner, the paparazzi lurking in the shadows would snap photos, and by morning, her face would be plastered all over Annenburg's entertainment

news.

She refused to give him that opportunity.

Timothy sounded disappointed. "Then maybe another time."

"Oh, by the way, you're attending a party in two days. Can I go with you?"

The Ormond sisters rarely attended banquets. Only the city's most influential families-those with strong ties to the Ormonds-could secure an invitation for them.

Ordinary gatherings had no chance.

Timothy had done his research. In two days, an esteemed matriarch of a wealthy Annenburg family was celebrating her 80th birthday with a grand event. The hostess had a close relationship with Ĕlora's mother, which meant the entire Ormond family would be attending.

Elora went, Tinsley

you,

down

mouth to say something, but the impatience

of his hand, the convoy of vehicles

as she got into her

love you! I mean

rolling down the window. She just

time shutting the gates behind her. The guards who had been stationed outside, locked in a silent standoff with Timothy's

He didn't turn away until she disappeared

won't be able to live without me. And

Tinsley's background was worthy of being his wife,

him.

by little, he would insert himself into the

grand plan

over two decades. It had finally succeeded- almost. One small problem had slipped through their grasp, a child who had managed

question entirely.