Romina said, "Brother, River and I are sworn enemies. If you want to deal with an enemy, the first step is to learn everything about them. That's how you defeat them.".

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll never lose a battle. This isn't about romance.".

Donovan replied, "I'm just making a point. I'm not forcing you to be with him. I just think that if you looked at him from a different angle, you'd see he's actually pretty great. A lot of women like him.".

Romina pouted. "So what? I don't like him. I don't care how many women do— he's not my type."Then, after a brief silence, she added in a softer voice,

"Besides, it's not like he likes me anyway.".

Donovan smiled but dropped the subject. "There's a business reception Saturday night. You'll have to attend I won't be going.".

"Saturday night... Today's Wednesday. Got it.".

she had to step in last minute, she'd still

added, "River might

immediately soured. "Who's organizing this reception? Don't they know River and I can't stand each other?

chaos. And to top it off, she hated how popular River was-everyone, men and women alike, seemed to

by Mr. Lacroix. His family runs a business unrelated to ours. He's respected in Eaglioncile's business world. He

Mr. Lacroix

Lacroix some

with her kids. He might

he wouldn't show

She wanted to work with them, and this reception was her opportunity to speak directly

seeing River? That was something

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