Romina said, "Brother, River and I are sworn enemies. If you want to deal with an enemy, the first step is to learn everything about them. That's how you defeat them.".

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll never lose a battle. This isn't about romance.".

Donovan replied, "I'm just making a point. I'm not forcing you to be with him. I just think that if you looked at him from a different angle, you'd see he's actually pretty great. A lot of women like him.".

Romina pouted. "So what? I don't like him. I don't care how many women do— he's not my type."Then, after a brief silence, she added in a softer voice,

"Besides, it's not like he likes me anyway.".

Donovan smiled but dropped the subject. "There's a business reception Saturday night. You'll have to attend I won't be going.".

"Saturday night... Today's Wednesday. Got it.".

well-seasoned. Even if she had

added, "River might be there

this reception? Don't they know River and I can't stand each other? It's either him or me. I don't want to be in the

always ended in chaos. And to top it off, she hated how

runs a business unrelated to ours. He's respected in

competition, Mr. Lacroix wasn't worried about

Lafond family and River would show Mr. Lacroix some respect. Even if they didn't get

said, "River's sister-in-law is in town with her kids. He might

he wouldn't show

and this reception was her opportunity to speak directly with Mr. Lacroix. Missing it wasn't

something she really

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