Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Romina wasn't sure whether River liked her or not. But really, who wouldn't? She had the looks, the figure, the background. In all of Eaglioncile, few rich girls could match her.

And the ones who came close weren't nearly as capable. Most of them couldn't even choose their husbands—they were arranged into marriages. It was just a slightly upgraded version of old-school matchmaking. Some of them were even paired with boys since childhood, raised as "future couples."

But not her. Romina was truly free. When it came to marriage, she made the final call.

"Whatever, let's wait and see," Donovan said. "Just don't come crying to me later."

"Grandpa, I have dinner plans with a friend. I'm heading out."

got up and left, too lazy to argue with his sister. In

feelings for River-she just

hunch, otherwise

wife and asked, "Should

day after tomorrow," she replied. "No need to rush. After

Wiltspoon to investigate River?" "Wiltspoon has some nice sights," Mrs. Lafond said cheerfully. "We'll treat it like a vacation. It's not like we go there often. We might as well enjoy ourselves before heading back. Romina, even if we're not trying

Romina had no comeback.

fighting River in the business world-not his family life. She just assumed he came from a regular background. Maybe a middle-class or farming family who'd pinned all their hopes on him. Now he