Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Romina's brother was a little better-at least he was open to love and not too fussy. As long as a girl had a good background and decent character, he'd

consider her. He was willing to settle down.

But Romina?

She rejected everyone.

Even men who matched the Lafond family in wealth and status were turned away by her for one reason or another.

Thinking of the only man who ever challenged her daughter and lasted, Mrs. Lafond sighed. River. That mortal enemy.

"Romina, Maddox is a really great guy. He's got a calm personality. Just give it a try. If it feels right after some time, marry him. We're close to the Johnstone family. If you marry into that home and they ever mistreat you, we'll be there to stand up

for you."

said, "I'll beat him up and knock some sense

Mrs. Lafond: ".....”

was just

would be terrified of

Maddox waiting. And don't get drunk tonight. I already told Maddox to keep an eye on you. You don't hold your liquor well. When you're drunk, you start flirting with good-looking men. If it's Maddox, fine—you'll just have to take responsibility. But if it's someone

get drunk," Romina cut her off. "Most men can't even

get drunk unless she faked it or someone gave her hard liquor, which was rare at formal events. No one wanted business deals ruined by

drink more than usual, and things go wrong? Especially if River's there.

fine. I've heard River can drink a lot, but I've never had a drinking contest with him. Tonight might be

wanted to