But this time, the slap didn't land.

Serenity had already stepped forward and caught Romina's wrist mid-swing.

River was still holding Belle, so he couldn't retaliate. Serenity stepped in to protect the child—she didn't want Belle to get accidentally hurt.

Romina stared at Serenity.

The young woman was beautiful, poised, and clearly strong-she gave off the

vibe of a capable, no-nonsense woman.

When did River start seeing someone like her?

Could he really be into younger

a man,

have the nerve to act high and mighty?! Who even are you? Are you his wife? River doesn't even have a girlfriend,

nephew. My husband is River's brother. Of course there's a

couldn't break free-River's sister-in-law was clearly trained in martial arts or

set Belle down beside Maverick, who quickly scooped her up and stared at Romina

took Romina's hand from Serenity, and

asked, "River, do you

their relationship was

it on purpose-made a scene to ruin River's reputation and sneak in a few

swollen, her handprint still visible. She'd hit

"Vice President of the Lafond Group. I've known River for years. He's my arch-nemesis-we're

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