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.".

had to step

"River might

soured. "Who's organizing this reception? Don't they know River and I can't stand each other? It's either him or me. I don't want to

before. It always ended in chaos. And to top it off, she hated how popular River was-everyone, men and

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

wasn't any direct competition, Mr.

would show Mr. Lacroix some respect. Even if they didn't get along, they'd

is in town with her kids. He might be busy showing them around

he wouldn't

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

seeing River? That was something

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