Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Okay, okay! I won't say another word," Donovan backed off quickly. "You get back

to work, and I'll go handle my next client."

He stood and left before she could say anything else.

Romina, still irritated, silently cursed River a hundred times over.

Meanwhile, River sneezed loudly-no doubt thanks to Romina cursing him in her head.

Unlike Romina, River was in a great mood.

He held a morning meeting, handled a stack of important documents, and then headed out to meet a client. His secretary accompanied him.

After wrapping up the meeting and seeing the client off, it was already 11:30 a.m. -just thirty minutes until lunch.

River didn't feel like heading back to the office, so he told his secretary to return on her own. He drove straight to Eaglioncile Hotel.

As luck would have it, he ran into Donovan right as the latter was escorting a

client out.

Their eyes met briefly. Donovan stayed professional, sending off his client without

But as he turned back, River casually

him into

our humble hotel

a beautiful day-clear skies, no wind. I

The last time I came, it was to the

Donovan stopped and turned to

shame. You know

anything. All I know is she

only right I play the part. There's a flower shop nearby,

not big on flowers- too impractical-but maybe I'll get

she'd actually like.

not your brother. Call me Mr. Lafond,

we'll be family.

in calling

responding, Donovan led the way into the hotel and headed straight

on. Let's have a proper chat," he

"Sure thing."

followed him, though his mind was still on the bouquet of money

him. "Can't you wait until

arranged a blind date for you today. She's playing matchmaker."