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 still asking her to

me? It's just a blind

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

"Brother, you seem genuinely happy about the idea

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're blunt with each other, but that's because you're rivals.

fiery too, and just as rude

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

"Thank you for your

that Donovan saw him as a good match for

me. I'm just her

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