"Grandpa Lacroix, Grandpa Lafond."

Romina and Maddox walked over, and she greeted them sweetly.

Old Mr. Lacroix smiled warmly in response.

Old Mr. Lafond looked at Romina holding Maddox's arm and beamed with

satisfaction. “You and Maddox came together? Very nice."

"You young folks go mingle. No need to sit with us old men." He waved them off with a smile.

"Old Mr. Lacroix, Grandpa."

River appeared right then.

As soon as Romina heard his voice, she tensed up instinctively, worried he might say something inappropriate in front of everyone.

this young man was, he could never be used by their family. In fact, he had become their biggest threat. Among all the competitors in the field, River's company, Yantail, was the only one bold enough to challenge the Lafond Group head-on-and it had risen precisely under the pressure exerted by the

Old Mr. Lafond wary. He feared Yantail might someday overtake or

wouldn't happen. He

both exceptional in

years and

Old Mr. Lafond some

have a seat," Old Mr. Lacroix

side and treated River and the Lafond family equally.

Eaglioncile, many elders respected River. Some admired

Mr. Lacroix," River said, taking a seat between the two elders

Romina's brow twitched.

he was

smiled. "River, you

it's the opposite-you honor me by inviting me." River

Mr. Lafond and added, "Grandpa, I heard

Romina's stomach tightened.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255