Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River had deleted the photos because the ones taken secretly showed clear,

frontal shots of the two children.

He was doing it to protect them.

"Mr. York, I understand. I'm sorry," the entertainment reporter said quickly.

River warned coldly, "Don't let it happen again. If you do, I'll make sure you're blacklisted from this industry."

With that, River turned and walked away with his two bodyguards.

The reporter watched him leave, then nervously opened his phone's photo album.

To his surprise, River had only deleted the photos that showed the children's faces. All other photos-ones of River and Romina together, even ones where the kids' faces weren't visible-remained untouched.

What did that mean?

okay with the public knowing he and

it be true-they were

the one to insist on secrecy.

the reporter's thoughts began to

plan all along. If they couldn't acquire Yantail outright, maybe they planted someone inside-River-who rose up through the ranks and became the second-largest shareholder. Maybe his whole rise to power

The reporter was practically buzzing with excitement over

of collapse. If the Lafond Group really wanted to buy it, they could have done so easily. There was no need for a long game of infiltration. Back at the dessert

a snack. "I deleted all the pictures of us and the kids. It was an entertainment reporter. He recognized us and took photos while we were shopping. He thought we were a family of four-said maybe we were secretly married," River said. Romina's expression darkened. “You idiot. Secretly married? Please. Anyway, now that you're back, take your niece and nephew. I'm heading off.

kept calling her "Aunt." Romina's heart melted again. Honestly, she wanted to take this

gently, "when Auntie has time, I'll ask your mom to bring you out to play. But

response, then waved her little hand to say goodbye. Romina kissed her soft cheek one

clothes for River and then meet Maddox for dinner

left, River waited until the kids finished