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?

Du had fallen for

pulled back and returned to Wiltspoon. Vice President

while, she'd been in a funk. Everyone speculated about what had

came back, pursuing her again. That's when everyone pieced together

last year, the staff couldn't help but

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

the gifts he'd brought on the coffee table in front of the

receptionist poured him a cup

hot

"Thank you."

Please make yourself comfortable. I'll step out for a moment." Evan nodded, and

hours before he

quickly set down his cup and stood up,

by side, deep in conversation, with Spencer's secretary

"Abby."

stopped. When Abby paused too, he reached