Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Abby denied it. "No. We're not a couple, so how could we fight? He's still chasing me. I haven't agreed to be his girlfriend."

"You're just being stubborn," Adalee said. "You've been into him for a long time. He's all you think about."

News of Paisley trying to win over Evan had reached even their second aunt, and Adalee- being the CEO and more connected-heard about it even sooner. Everyone knew that Paisley had always been Abby's rival.

Not that Abby ever wanted the competition, but Paisley insisted on it. Over time, they became bitter enemies.

when Abby left to train under her master. They weren't in the same school or social circles back then. Paisley had hoped it would stay that

when Abby came back, they were classmates again—and

school, Paisley had rallied girls to bully Abby, but Abby quickly put a stop to it. After getting shut down twice, her followers scattered like mice from a cat. That only made Paisley more resentful.

free to pursue him. If someone else can win him over, then his love for me wasn't real

problem, but you're clearly upset. You can

the type to mess around. And really, is there any girl out there better than you?" Abby replied, "I think I'm great-but I'd never say I'm the best.