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.

River, took her hand, and they walked a

couple as they

they ran into many acquaintances and

one seemed surprised to see Romina and Maddox together.

families were considering

the rumors faded with no updates, people

together-with Romina affectionately holding Maddox's arm-everyone figured the marriage plan was back on. When the elders insisted, the younger generation often had

the two did

and striking in a black suit, with a warm, approachable smile. Romina, in a white evening gown,

to look like a golden

so loving and close. He grinned

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