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.

and rising to greet them. [Finnest] He gestured for Romina and Marissa

at Marissa a little longer than

together, forcing a smile. "River, this is Marissa-she's one of my employees. She told me she saw you twice and it was love at first sight. So here you go, you two can get to know each

you, President York," Marissa said with a

picked up the bouquet sitting on the chair

it to her. "You said you've

remember. So let's treat this as our first official meeting. I

to bring, so I picked up

wasn't expensive-just a simple bunch

roses or romantic gestures,

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

them with a twinge

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

the end,

with the bouquet as if it were

Romina pouted a little.

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