Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Mr. York."

Evan stepped into the office building, where a lone receptionist greeted him.

She'd already gotten a call from Abby. When she saw Evan walk in, she politely led him to the VIP room on the first floor.

"Mr. York, Vice President Du mentioned it's cold outside, so she asked me to have you wait in the VIP room for a bit. Warm up, have some hot water, and then head back."

Evan smiled gently. "I'll wait here for Vice President Du to finish work."

The receptionist nodded and didn't press further. She'd said her piece. Whether Evan listened or not was up to him.

She was used to seeing Evan show up with flowers and an armful of gifts. Every time he visited, he brought something for Vice President Du. He never came empty-handed.

It had always been like this.

Evan was handsome, came from a good family, and had a way of making women feel special. Which woman could resist his charm?

year, Vice President Du had fallen

had pulled back and returned to Wiltspoon. Vice President Du had even chased him there,

in a funk. Everyone speculated about what had happened, but no one dared

at the start of this year, Evan came back, pursuing her

help but side-eye Evan's current infatuation. Was it genuine,

the male ones who secretly admired Vice

the gifts he'd brought on the coffee table

him a

some hot water to warm you

"Thank you."

make yourself comfortable. I'll step out for a

two hours before he finally

cup and stood up, stepping

Abby and Spencer walking side by side, deep in conversation, with Spencer's secretary trailing behind. Both

"Abby."

stopped. When Abby paused too, he reached out to adjust her