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?"

couldn't help but admire

"It's pretty

don't want to eat it-it looks

make plenty of designs. If the plate is big enough,

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

few for me when you're free. I love landscape paintings. I used to paint too. Before I took over the family business, I used to paint in my spare time. But ever since I took over, I've been so

landscapes. My specialty is painting

portraits. I love painting

picked up another pair of chopsticks and helped her with the

to eating alone. Sometimes, Tinsley would join her, and when she did, Tatum would always prepare two sets of bowls and

wasn't around, so it was

a smile. "I can't paint ancient beauties well, but

full of handsome men and

them, Tatum had plenty of inspiration. With

early days of

when he used to practice by sketching his mother.

a true lady of

son several years younger than his eldest brother-he had always been deeply