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 for

fall for him, Evan had pulled back and returned to Wiltspoon.

while, she'd been in a funk. Everyone speculated about what had happened, but no one dared to ask her

back, pursuing her

but side-eye Evan's current

who secretly admired Vice President Du-felt a sense of satisfaction. Some even wished they could teach Evan a

brought on the

receptionist poured him a cup of

some hot water to

"Thank you."

make yourself comfortable. I'll step out for a moment."

hours before he finally heard

cup and stood

and Spencer walking side by side, deep in conversation, with

"Abby."

too, he reached out