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?

Vice President Du had

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

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

came back, pursuing her again.

last year, the staff couldn't help but side-eye Evan's current infatuation. Was it genuine, or just another

in his place, the employees—especially the male ones who secretly admired Vice President Du-felt a

set the gifts he'd brought on the coffee table in

a cup of

here's some hot water to warm you

"Thank you."

make yourself comfortable. I'll step out

for nearly two hours

set down his cup and stood up, stepping out

side, deep in conversation, with Spencer's secretary trailing behind.

"Abby."

Abby paused too, he reached out to adjust