Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Back when River had just taken over his company, Romina saw its potential. She tried to crush it before it could grow, targeting him nonstop-stealing clients, poaching business.

But despite her efforts, River pulled through. He really had what it took.

No wonder his boss was willing to transfer half the shares to him. Without River, the company wouldn't be where it was today.

And now that River held shares, he'd be even more invested. The boss could sit

back and still profit big.

Romina thought to herself: His boss really knows how to make moves. Smart and forwardthinking.

River wasn't going to let her off easy.

that my face is swollen," he said. "I could call the cops, get a medical exam, and sue for damages. You think a simple 'I'm sorry' is

Romina didn't respond.

was totally capable of doing

pack so you can put it on your face and reduce the swelling." She pulled out her phone and called her secretary. The secretary asked what the ice pack was for, but Romina brushed it off. "Don't ask questions. Just get

the

losing to him and acted out. I shouted like that to ruin his reputation and took the chance to slap him. That was wrong of me, and I

formal apology

way with an ice pack. Once it arrives, use it right away-the swelling should go down

in apology and turned to

out. "Romina, look at my face-it's red and

me an

annoyed. "What else do