"Grandpa, why are you asking my parents to look into River's background?" Romina questioned. "I'm not marrying him. There's no need to dig through his family tree."

She added, "You're not thinking River and I will actually end up together, are you? Sure, I admit he's a decent guy, but we don't get along. His Yantail and our Lafond family are business rivals. I'll arrange two blind dates for him every day this month. I'm sure can take care of his 'life event.' If I match him with someone, I'll be his matchmaker-and the thankyou gift better be two major business deals."

Romina looked pleased with her plan.

Old Mr. Lafond replied, "Do you really think River's that easy to deal with? He agreed to those blind dates, but only on the condition that you go with him each time and treat him to dinner. So, basically, you're dining with him every day for a month. Who knows what kind of rumors that'll spark?"

Romina said confidently, "I've got a mouth. If people get the wrong idea, I'll just clear it up." Her grandfather gave her a look. "And how exactly are you going to explain that? That you molested him and, to make up for it, you're finding him a girlfriend?"

years. You know him well. Doesn't it strike you as odd how quickly he gave in this

had concerns, why didn't you stop me from

I didn't have proof," he said calmly. "It was all just speculation. What could I say? River's terms made sense. Now, imagine if you'd refused and he really insisted that you take responsibility-what would you have done? Would

Romina had

I should be responsible for him—I think he was just trying to annoy and disgust me. He doesn't actually want to marry me. If I really tried to be responsible, he'd probably run for his life. He wouldn't even sleep soundly, afraid I'd murder him in

a while, then said, "I have to admit, I admire River. Romina, have you ever considered the possibility that he might actually have a

she shot back. "He's just doing all this to

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