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 fallen for

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

in a funk. Everyone speculated about what

year, Evan came back,

but side-eye Evan's current

place, the employees—especially the male ones who secretly admired Vice President Du-felt a sense of satisfaction. Some

the coffee table

a cup

some hot water

"Thank you."

out

waited for nearly two hours before he finally

cup and stood

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

"Abby."

paused too, he reached out to adjust her