Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

High heels weren't exactly foreign to Romina. She wore them all the time for work. She only switched to sneakers when she drove. She always kept two extra pairs of shoes in her car- sneakers and flats.

River chuckled. "Wow, Romina, I try to be a gentleman for once, and you won't even give me the chance. Fine, you walk slowly. I'll go ahead. Your grandfather and Mr. Lacroix are close, so I'm sure he's already inside."

Chairman Lafond was already there. He and Mr. Lacroix were longtime friends with a strong bond.

River's remark wasn't random. It was a not-so-subtle reminder that if he entered first, he might just say something unexpected to Romina's grandfather. Romina was so mad, her teeth itched.

But she kept her expression neutral. Smiling sweetly, she turned to Maddox and said, "Maddox, let's go in together."

She reached out her hand.

stepped around River, took her hand, and they walked a couple steps before Romina switched-slipping her

looked like the perfect couple as they headed toward

way, they ran into many acquaintances

Romina and Maddox together. Word

that their families were considering

with no updates, people stopped

together-with Romina affectionately holding Maddox's arm-everyone figured the marriage plan

two did

was tall and striking in a black suit, with a warm, approachable smile. Romina, in a white evening gown, matched him in height thanks to her heels. She was stunning, with a radiant smile on her

hall, everyone turned to look like a

cherished granddaughter on Maddox's arm, looking so loving and close. He grinned from ear to ear, eyes practically disappearing into