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?

with the public knowing

be true-they

the one to insist on secrecy. Were

that theory in mind, the reporter's thoughts began

they planted someone inside-River-who rose up through the ranks and became the second-largest shareholder. Maybe his whole rise to power

well-placed pawn. The reporter was practically buzzing with excitement over his speculation, convinced he had

what he overlooked was this-when River first came to Eaglioncile, Yantail was on the brink of collapse. If the Lafond Group really wanted to buy it, they could have done so easily. There was no need for a long game

He recognized us and took photos while we were shopping. He thought we were a 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 niece and nephew. I'm

and kept calling her "Aunt."

mom to bring you out to play.

a tiny "Oh" in response, then waved her little hand to say goodbye. Romina kissed her soft cheek

buy clothes for River

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

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