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.

toward the door-just as

"Abby!"

over. "I want

wait for an answer. He pulled her

messed up again. I should've explained before coming here. I'm not interested in Paisley. I don't like her at all. You warned me about her, and I let her in just

you but I shut her down. I told her

it to you. If I had, I'd have had security

a gentleman-someone like her doesn't deserve

quietly. His panic and sincerity

"My sister needed me. I was in her office. I didn't mean to make you wait. I know you don't like