Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Afraid that Tatum might refuse, Elora added, "I don't eat well when I'm alone. I have a much better appetite when someone eats with me."

Tatum knew she was saying that on purpose, worried he wouldn't agree. But how could he refuse? This was exactly what he wanted.

"Alright, Miss. I'd be happy to eat with you from now on."

"Now, go eat first. I'll have the fruit ready in a moment."

Elora glanced at him but said nothing before heading out.

In the past, unless she had a special event, she would go straight back to the lounge after dinner to rest. She never paid much attention to having fruit after meals.

But now, without realizing it, Tatum had changed some of her small habits.

These little changes gave her a bit more rest and improved her health.

Soon, Tatum came out with the prepared fruit.

He had sliced the fruit and arranged the pieces into the shape of a phoenix with its wings spread wide, using smaller, uncut fruits as finishing touches.

"In such a short time, you actually made a phoenix?"

help but admire his

smiled. "It's

almost don't want to eat it-it

designs. If the plate

you a big plate and let you make one for me," Elora said with interest. Tatum chuckled. "If you like, I can actually paint a landscape for you.

to paint too. Before I took over the family business,

not great at landscapes. My

I love painting ancient beauties the

picked up another pair of chopsticks and helped

would join her, and when she did,

so it was just the two of

what I'm not," Tatum said with a smile. "I can't paint ancient beauties well, but I can do a

of handsome men

of inspiration. With his

his early

to practice by sketching his mother.

elegance of a

eldest