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.

so much," Donovan asked, "why are

a blind date. I

you?" Donovan asked.

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

good man. After watching you all these years, I know you're loyal. You've never had a scandal, and you've always politely rejected the women

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

and just as rude to

someone I believe my

you for your trust,

truly grateful that Donovan saw him as a good match

his head. "Don't thank me.

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