Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Paisley didn't move. She smiled and said, "Mr. York, you're upset. I was just joking."

Evan replied coldly, "You insulted my girlfriend right in front of me, and I'm supposed to smile and thank you? Miss Hache, that wasn't a joke. You don't think Abby is better than you in any way. In fact, you're not better than her in any way. That's why you're jealous. That's why you resent her. And the moment you get a chance, you try to step on her. I'm not joking with you either. I don't care what your real intentions are today-I'm not interested. I'm not interested in any woman other than Abby. Please leave. If you don't, I'll have security escort you out. And that would be embarrassing for you."

Paisley's smile slowly disappeared as she looked at Evan.

Evan stared back, his expression cold, the disgust in his eyes obvious.

Paisley's pride took a hit. As a daughter of the Hache family, she wasn't used to being treated like this. Even though her family wasn't as powerful as the Du family, they were still wealthy and respected in Huyoniville.

believed she looked just as good. She had taken the initiative, made her feelings known, and even hinted at becoming lovers-but Evan wouldn't even give her a chance. His

I was wrong. I apologize," she said. "I shouldn't have spoken poorly of Abby. I actually came here today to talk about a possible business collaboration. The Hache family

I'm a businessman and I care about profits, but when it comes to choosing between business and Abby, I will always choose Abby. She means more to

his office to get a good look at her, so he could recognize her later and steer

room for mistakes. If he were unlucky enough to be tricked into something, he and Abby might never be

marry her, he was prepared to

chose not to marry or have children, they'd

Abby's heart. Being with the person he loved and spending his life with her-that was his deepest