Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Tinsley finished the last of her snacks and followed Elora out.

"Sis, you're always busy. You must be exhausted. Why don't you take a day off and rest at home? I can handle everything for you," Tinsley suggested, hoping Elora would take the opportunity to spend more time with Tatum.

But Elora shook her head. "Not today. I have an important meeting and need to see two major clients. I'm really fine, don't worry. And from now on, I'm done with alcohol."

Given her position, no one would dare force her to drink at social events. Most people also knew she avoided drinking in public to prevent being taken advantage of. But every now and then, if she was in a good mood, she might have a glass or two.

Hearing this, Tinsley gave up trying to convince her.

After finishing their coffee, the sisters left together. Elora headed back to the company, with Tinsley riding in the car behind her.

As they drove past the gates of their villa community, they spotted Timothy still standing there.

Elora didn't even bother rolling down the window.

in person, but Elora refused to see

did Timothy

outside. Timothy recognized the vehicle immediately. Elora never traveled without security, and her private car was always flanked

father. He had visited several times, only to be

under the pretense of a business partnership, Elora wasn't interested. Her secretary simply scheduled an appointment, but with the long queue ahead, there was

another approach: starting with

less accomplished than Elora, Tinsley was still a force

with. She helped run the family business and

world-someone most small-time bosses couldn't

wasn't as

close to Elora, but none had

last year was a young, handsome man who spent his days cooking for her. Though working for the Ormond family meant he had a