Donovan looked at River, clearly waiting for an answer.

River took a sip of his coffee, set the cup down, met Donovan's eyes, and said, "I didn't realize I had feelings for Romina at first. But that night at the business gala, when I saw her show up with Maddox, something just snapped. I felt really upset —jealous even. I wanted to punch Maddox and separate the two of them."

"That's when I knew things had changed. It wasn't just rivalry anymore. After all the years of clashing, something deeper had taken root. So yes, Brother, since you're asking—I do like Romina. A lot."

Donovan let out a long breath, as if finally relieved.

So, River was serious. He wasn't just playing games with his sister.

Donovan had noticed that River was becoming more gentle with Romina lately.

His tone, his looks—everything about him had softened.

so much," Donovan asked, "why are you still asking her to set you up

even have dinner with me? It's just a blind date. I show up, but there's no real commitment. Not all blind dates end in

those women might cling to you?" Donovan asked.

right away. Instead, he asked, "Brother, you seem genuinely happy about the idea of Romina and

always politely rejected the women who pursued you. You've

blunt with each other, but that's because you're rivals. No one is nice to their competition—it's

fiery too, and just as

as a man, you're someone I believe my sister can trust with

you

Donovan saw him as

head. "Don't thank me. I'm just her older

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