Ms. Hayward was two years older than River. She was thirty-three and still unmarried-not because she lacked charm, but because work kept her busy and her standards were high. She hadn't been born into wealth. Everything she had, she earned herself.

She was too outstanding, and her success had only raised the bar for the kind of man she wanted.

"Why did you come out, Mr. York?" she asked, her eyes glowing as she looked at him.

She liked River.

They had worked together twice, and with each interaction, her admiration for him grew. Eventually, she fell for him.

"I was in there too long," River said. "Needed some fresh air and a break from the crowd."

"There's air conditioning inside-it's a lot

the smile but said

if I

want some time alone," River replied

crowd inside. The last thing he wanted now was company. Especially not from Ms. Hayward, whose feelings he was

York, we're always so busy. Without business between us, we never even get to share a meal. Tonight, we crossed paths-it's fate. Please, just

River had already told her he didn't like

gently. "But like I've told you before, I

you. But I'm not that person. Please, don't

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