Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

She motioned for the secretary to return to work.

Once alone, Abby walked to the VIP room.

Evan had been pacing nervously. He hadn't touched the tea or snacks. He didn't know why Abby wasn't answering-was she mad? Had she misunderstood? He regretted not replying to her immediately. He just rushed over to explain in person.

She should've known Paisley was her enemy. And he'd promised he only loved Abby. Still, while waiting, he reflected. Clearly, he didn't fully understand how girls

think. He needed to learn and grow.

Next time something like this happened-even if he planned to show up in person -he'd still send a message first.

This couldn't happen again.

door-just as

"Abby!"

rushed over. "I want to hug you. Can

wait for an answer.

in Paisley. I don't like her at all. You warned me about her, and I let her in just to see what she looked like so I could be on

you but I shut her down. I told

you. If I had, I'd have had security throw her

a gentleman-someone like her

listened quietly. His panic

me. I was in her office. I didn't mean to make you wait. I know you don't