"Grandpa Lacroix, Grandpa Lafond."

Romina and Maddox walked over, and she greeted them sweetly.

Old Mr. Lacroix smiled warmly in response.

Old Mr. Lafond looked at Romina holding Maddox's arm and beamed with

satisfaction. “You and Maddox came together? Very nice."

"You young folks go mingle. No need to sit with us old men." He waved them off with a smile.

"Old Mr. Lacroix, Grandpa."

River appeared right then.

As soon as Romina heard his voice, she tensed up instinctively, worried he might say something inappropriate in front of everyone.

become their biggest threat. Among all the competitors in the field, River's company, Yantail, was the only one bold enough to challenge the Lafond Group head-on-and it had risen precisely under the

Yantail

wouldn't happen. He

Donovan were both exceptional in their own

horns with River for years and neither had managed

thought gave Old Mr. Lafond some peace of

a seat," Old Mr. Lacroix said

had no feud with either side and treated River and the Lafond family equally. If anything, he seemed even friendlier toward

respected River. Some admired

wouldn't dare miss your invitation, Old Mr. Lacroix," River said, taking a seat between the two elders

Romina's brow twitched.

the feeling he was up to

smiled.

opposite-you honor me by inviting me." River smiled, then turned

Lafond and added, "Grandpa, I

Romina's stomach tightened.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255