Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Elora smiled. "Every time you talk about your family, I feel restless, like I need to see it for myself." She was too embarrassed to admit the thought that had crossed her mind more than once: I'm even starting to imagine being part of your family.

Tatum had always been good to her.

Tinsley often teased her, saying that whenever Tatum looked at her, there was a light in his eyes-that he was here for her.

In a way, he was.

But realistically, it was because of his cooking. Elora had high standards and wanted a private chef. That was why Tatum had come.

At the end of the day, he was here for his craft.

Still, there were moments when she caught him looking at her with an intensity that made her wonder... Is he feeling something for me?

But she always brushed those thoughts aside.

The reality was simple: Their relationship was like that of a chef and his patron.

Tatum was good to her because she was his boss. She had a refined palate and could critique his dishes, helping him refine his skills.

He was a man who lived for cooking.

Beyond that, he didn't seem to have any other major passions.

After months of working together, all she truly knew about him was his dedication to the culinary arts.

came from a wealthy family, had been well-educated since childhood, and carried

rarely lost his temper,

for the sheer distance between their families, Tatum

What a shame.

York family was in Wiltspoon, over 2,000 kilometers away from her home. Even by plane, it was a long trip.

responsibilities were

parents were aging, and

was still young. She couldn't marry that far away. She

en

she had fought to strengthen the Ormond family's empire, to

even if her younger sisters took over, there

that was something she

Unless...

willing to come to her

But that was unrealistic.

Tatum-the sixth young master-was the younger brother of

ever leave all

her heart but pushed

my family will

the food gets cold. It won't taste as good if it's not fresh." The office was heated, but without it, the meal

Year had passed, but Annenburg was still in the grip of

overheard colleagues saying there would be another snowfall soon-a

air would sweep in after the New Year, making things