River had deleted the photos because the ones taken secretly showed clear,

frontal shots of the two children.

He was doing it to protect them.

"Mr. York, I understand. I'm sorry," the entertainment reporter said quickly.

River warned coldly, "Don't let it happen again. If you do, I'll make sure you're blacklisted from this industry."

With that, River turned and walked away with his two bodyguards.

The reporter watched him leave, then nervously opened his phone's photo album.

To his surprise, River had only deleted the photos that showed the children's faces. All other photos-ones of River and Romina together, even ones where the kids' faces weren't visible-remained untouched.

What did that mean?

okay with the public knowing he

be true-they were

case, maybe Romina had been the one to insist on secrecy. Were they really a couple

theory in mind, the reporter's thoughts began to

they planted someone inside-River-who rose up through the ranks and became

well-placed pawn. The reporter was practically buzzing with

was on the brink of collapse. If the Lafond Group really wanted to buy it, they could have done so easily.

family of four-said maybe we were secretly married," River said. Romina's expression darkened. “You idiot. Secretly married? Please. Anyway, now that you're back, take your

Romina and kept calling her "Aunt." Romina's heart melted again. Honestly, she wanted to take this sweet

I'll ask your mom to bring you out to

tiny "Oh" in response, then waved her little hand to say goodbye. Romina kissed her soft cheek one last time before

to buy clothes for River and then meet Maddox for dinner at the

she left, River waited until the kids finished their snacks, then asked

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