Was this some kind of trap?

But if it were, it wouldn't be her. She wasn't some great beauty. There were tons of women in the company prettier than her.

Romina's secretary had explained why the vice president was setting up a date between her and River. Marissa remained skeptical, but after thinking it over, she agreed.

She figured-why not take a chance?

River used to be just another worker. Yet in a few short years, he had become the head of Yantail.

Marissa hadn't been in the workforce long-she was still pretty naive. She hadn't witnessed River's tough climb to success. All she saw was a handsome, powerful man with a thriving business.

Maybe this was her shot.

If River took a liking to her, even if she lost her job at Lafond, maybe she could work at Yantail.

So, Marissa came.

And now, seeing River in front of her, she realized-it really was a blind date.

his tea and rising to greet them. [Finnest] He

Marissa a little

together, forcing a smile. "River, this is Marissa-she's one of my employees. She told me she saw you twice and it

you, President York," Marissa said with

picked up the bouquet sitting on the chair next

stood and handed it to her. "You said

let's treat this as our

of gift to bring, so I picked up a bouquet. I hope you

simple bunch that cost less than a hundred

gestures, just

was thrilled. She stood quickly, accepted the flowers with both hands,

watched them with a twinge of jealousy. Their smiles felt...

snide remark, but held back-after all, she was supposed

the end,

with the bouquet as if it

Romina pouted a little.

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