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

to crawl under a rock and never come

opened her eyes, stared at River, and asked, "What do you want?" Serenity cleared her throat and stepped in. "Romina, River has always kept himself clean- no scandals, a good reputation. Last night, you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So

thinking straight. I can clarify things to the public, issue a public apology, and

as it's reasonable, I'll pay. But marry River? No way! We're not even

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 won't end well—it'll only lead to

nodded in

Lafond remained silent, his

Could it be that

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