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.

good. She had taken the

a possible business collaboration. The Hache family runs a large enterprise too. I thought there might be an opportunity for cooperation between our families. Maybe we can't be lovers, but we could

Why would I work with someone who actively works against her? Yes, 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 me than

so he could recognize her later and steer clear of her in Huyoniville's social circles. He wanted to make sure he never fell into any traps or

were

loved Abby. If he couldn't marry her, he was

parents had three sons. If he chose not to marry or have children, they'd still have grandchildren from his older and younger brothers.

he could to win Abby's heart. Being with the person he loved and spending his