Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 4529

Ms. Hayward was two years older than River. She was thirty-three and still unmarried-not because she lacked charm, but because work kept her busy and her standards were high. She hadn't been born into wealth. Everything she had, she earned herself.

She was too outstanding, and her success had only raised the bar for the kind of man she wanted.

"Why did you come out, Mr. York?" she asked, her eyes glowing as she looked at him.

She liked River.

They had worked together twice, and with each interaction, her admiration for him grew. Eventually, she fell for him.

"I was in there too long," River said. "Needed some fresh air and a break from the crowd."

Hayward smiled. "There's air conditioning inside-it's a lot more comfortable than the breeze

returned the smile but

if I

some

The last thing he wanted now was company.

quickly. "I'll just sit with you quietly." She didn't want to waste this rare chance to be alone with him. "Mr. York, we're always so busy. Without business between us, we never even get to share a meal. Tonight, we crossed paths-it's fate. Please, just give me this moment. I just want to

he didn't like older women. She had countered by saying they were only two years apart. Plus, she took

said gently. "But like I've told you before, I don't see you that

truly loves you. But I'm not that person. Please, don't make this

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