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.

went,

thank you,

him down without a second

opened his mouth to say something, but the impatience in her expression stopped

bouquets back into the van. With a wave of his hand, the convoy of vehicles and bodyguards moved aside, clearing

she got into her

I love you! I

down the window. She just drove straight into the

her. The guards who had been stationed outside, locked in a silent

staring at the office building. He didn't turn away until she disappeared inside. His

me so much, you won't be able to live without me. And when that day came, he'd make sure she suffered. He'd

his wife, worthy of bearing his children. Once they had a child, she'd have no choice but to

him.

he would insert himself into the Ormond family's business. Eventually, he'd take

father's grand plan had

a child who had managed to escape. But a mere child meant nothing. Whether that kid even

question entirely.