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.

are you still asking her to

I didn't, would she even have dinner with me? It's just a blind date. I show up, but

those women might cling to you?" Donovan asked. "It could mess things up between you

didn't answer right away. Instead, he asked, "Brother, you seem genuinely happy about the idea of Romina

a scandal, and you've always politely rejected the women who pursued you. You've never misled anyone. That tells me you were raised right—and that you're a

"Yeah, you and Romina clash. You're blunt with each other, but that's because

as rude to you.

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

"Thank you

Donovan saw him

his head. "Don't thank me. I'm

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