Romina was still convinced River had done it on purpose.

River fired back, "You think you're a weak woman? When you're drunk, you're a beast. If you don't believe me, go call Maddox. He saw the whole thing-watched you come after me without lifting a finger."

Romina had no response.

She turned to her family, searching their faces for some sign of support.

"Romina..." Donovan sighed. "River's telling the truth. He brought you home last night, just like this. Maddox called me, I questioned him, and he confirmed it-you went after River."

her eyes

wanted to crawl under a rock and

you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So we came here today with a little gift, something we put together quickly. River says it's a

Seren! I was drunk—I wasn't thinking straight. I can clarify things to the public, issue a public apology, and I'll pay

But marry River? No way! We're not even

Lafond chimed in, "Miss Hunt, Mr. York, Romina was clearly in the wrong. We're willing to apologize and offer compensation. But a marriage between two people with no feelings? That's not right. A forced marriage

Lafond nodded in

Lafond remained silent, his eyes shifting between

Could it be that after

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