Donovan looked at River, clearly waiting for an answer.

River took a sip of his coffee, set the cup down, met Donovan's eyes, and said, "I didn't realize I had feelings for Romina at first. But that night at the business gala, when I saw her show up with Maddox, something just snapped. I felt really upset —jealous even. I wanted to punch Maddox and separate the two of them."

"That's when I knew things had changed. It wasn't just rivalry anymore. After all the years of clashing, something deeper had taken root. So yes, Brother, since you're asking—I do like Romina. A lot."

Donovan let out a long breath, as if finally relieved.

So, River was serious. He wasn't just playing games with his sister.

Donovan had noticed that River was becoming more gentle with Romina lately.

His tone, his looks—everything about him had softened.

Donovan asked, "why are you

"If I didn't, would she even have dinner with me? It's just a blind date. I show

some of those women might cling to you?" Donovan asked. "It

Instead, he asked, "Brother, you seem genuinely happy about the idea of Romina

had a scandal, and you've always politely rejected the women who pursued you. You've never misled anyone. That tells me you were raised right—and that you're a

clash. You're blunt with each other, but that's because you're rivals. No one is

just as rude

you're opponents. But as a man, you're someone I believe my sister can

"Thank you

saw

his head. "Don't thank me. I'm just her older

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