"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.

Lafond's expression shifted when he saw River-his eyes lit up momentarily before dimming. As impressive as this young man was, he could never be used by their family. In fact, he had become their biggest threat. Among all the competitors in the field, River's company, Yantail, was the only one bold enough to

wary. He feared Yantail might someday

happen. He wouldn't

Donovan were both exceptional in their own right. Romina,

years and

Old Mr. Lafond some peace of

seat," Old Mr.

side and treated River and the

respected River. Some

dare miss your invitation, Old Mr. Lacroix," River said, taking a seat between the two elders like it was

Romina's brow twitched.

the feeling he was up

smiled. "River, you flatter

by inviting

added, "Grandpa, I heard

Romina's stomach tightened.

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