High heels weren't exactly foreign to Romina. She wore them all the time for work. She only switched to sneakers when she drove. She always kept two extra pairs of shoes in her car- sneakers and flats.

River chuckled. "Wow, Romina, I try to be a gentleman for once, and you won't even give me the chance. Fine, you walk slowly. I'll go ahead. Your grandfather and Mr. Lacroix are close, so I'm sure he's already inside."

Chairman Lafond was already there. He and Mr. Lacroix were longtime friends with a strong bond.

River's remark wasn't random. It was a not-so-subtle reminder that if he entered first, he might just say something unexpected to Romina's grandfather. Romina was so mad, her teeth itched.

But she kept her expression neutral. Smiling sweetly, she turned to Maddox and said, "Maddox, let's go in together."

She reached out her hand.

a couple steps before Romina switched-slipping

like the perfect couple as they headed toward the lavish main

ran into

to see Romina and Maddox together. Word had

that their families were considering a marriage

no

the marriage plan was back on. When the elders insisted, the younger

said, the two did look like a good

a warm, approachable smile. Romina, in a white evening gown, matched him in height thanks to her heels. She was stunning, with

two entered the grand hall, everyone turned to look like a golden couple had just

Maddox's arm, looking so loving and close. He grinned from ear to ear, eyes practically

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