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.".

if she had to

"River might be

each other? It's either him or me. I don't want to be in the same room

run into each other at a few banquets before. It always ended in chaos. And to top it off, she hated how

unrelated to ours. He's respected in Eaglioncile's business world. He invited both our

direct competition, Mr. Lacroix wasn't worried about offending either

the Lafond family and River would show Mr. Lacroix some respect. Even if

kids. He might be busy showing them around

hoped he wouldn't

this reception was her opportunity to speak directly with Mr. Lacroix. Missing

seeing River? That was something she really

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