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.

come in person, but Elora refused to see

Timothy think

Tinsley glanced outside. Timothy recognized the vehicle immediately. Elora never traveled without security, and her private car was always flanked by escort vehicles. The level of protection she had was far beyond that of Timothy, the eldest

But she didn't even acknowledge his father. He had visited several times, only to be turned away each time. Any gifts they sent were promptly returned. She was impossible to

Her secretary simply scheduled an appointment, but with the long queue ahead, there was no telling when it

suggested another approach: starting with

less accomplished than Elora, Tinsley was

She helped run the family business and had built a reputation

bosses

Elora, Tinsley wasn't as cold

men had tried to get close to

man who spent his days cooking for her. Though working for the Ormond family meant he had a bright