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.

"why are you

It's just a blind date. I show up, but

might cling to you?" Donovan asked. "It could mess things up between you and

"Brother, you seem genuinely

watching you all these years, I know you're loyal. You've never had a scandal, and you've always politely rejected the women who pursued you. You've never misled anyone. That tells me

blunt with each other, but that's because you're rivals. No

too, and just as

someone I

"Thank you for your

Donovan saw him as

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

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