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Romina led River and the kids to the street across from where they had been.
As she had said, that street was lined with stationery and toy stores.
She brought them straight to the biggest toy store on the block. The place was packed— parents with kids everywhere, browsing toys and shelves bursting with color.
“Baby, pick whatever toys you like,” Romina said to...
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Whether they bought anything or not didn’t really matter. With Uncle River around, Maverick figured he’d be footing the bill anyway.
Maverick had money, but his mom kept it safe for him. She said he was too young to manage it.
Romina said to River, “If you’re looking for toy stores, this isn’t the right street. This whole area is filled with luxury stores. It’s one of...
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While Romina was out shopping, she unexpectedly ran into her nemesis—River.
River was out with his niece and nephew, accompanied by two bodyguards and two nannies. None of them were familiar faces.
Romina guessed they must have come with his sister-in-law, who was probably in Eaglioncile too. River likely asked them to help watch the kids temporarily. With his current...
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Romina hung up the call and sighed.
It felt like everyone around her now saw her and River as a couple.
Leaning back in her seat, she grew more annoyed. But after sulking for a bit, that annoyance turned into something deeper—her heart started to ache.
She and her grandfather had already talked it through—there was no way she and River could be together.
Their...
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Maddox asked with interest, “What’s going on? Did River come looking to settle scores? He wants you to take responsibility or something? Romina, are you heading out now? Tell me where, I’ll head over—this’ll be my chance to get that dinner you owe me.”
Romina replied, “I’m just about to head out. You said you were busy, so I figured I’d skip dinner with you today. I’m...
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Old Mr. Lafond continued, “Even if you leave everything to your nieces and nephews, thinking they’ll care for you—what if they’re heartless? What if they force you to transfer your assets first? Once that’s done, they could do anything—even kill you.
Romina, even your own children can turn on you, let alone relatives. But at least your own children have a slightly better...
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Old Mr. Lafond didn’t press Romina. He gave her time to think.
After a long silence, Romina finally spoke.
“Grandpa, I admit River is a good man—someone any woman could trust her future with— but he’s not the right one for me. Our families run businesses in the same industry. We’re competitors. If he were just an employee, sure, I’d try to recruit him and make him one of...
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“What can I say?” he continued. “Even if Serenity seems fair-minded, she’s still River’s sisterin-law. She may not be directly related, but blood or not, people look after their own. Everyone has their selfish motives. Even real siblings fight when it comes to success.”
Romina opened her mouth to defend herself, but her grandfather cut in, “I can see that Serenity...
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At the Lafond residence.
After eating and drinking her fill, Romina leaned against the back of the sofa, her mind replaying River’s behavior from earlier that day.
Something felt off.
Her parents had gone out for a walk after dinner, as usual. That was their routine—after every meal, they’d sit for about ten minutes, then head out hand-in-hand for a stroll around the...
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The three of them chatted for over half an hour.
If Serenity hadn’t reminded the kids that their dad hadn’t eaten and was probably starving, they would’ve kept going.
Even Zachary’s phone battery was nearly drained.
Bethany didn’t say much—she just kept calling “Dad” every so often in her soft, clingy little voice, and Zachary’s heart melted every time.
“Tell Mom...
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Zachary protested, “Wife, don’t pin that on me. I’m not the evil one here. If they’re scheming, that’s on them. I’m not carrying the blame—it’s too much.”
“So, how’d the proposal go? Was it a success?” he asked, growing curious.
Serenity smiled. “Of course not. But River set a trap for Romina. I don’t know exactly what he’s planning, but she’s not getting away. He’s got...
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Serenity said, “Then go eat something. Don’t you know how to eat when I’m not around? And you’d better not be staying out that late again. Even if I’m away, I’m setting a hard limit—no social events past 11 p.m. If you’re out later than that, I’m not letting you in when I get home.”
Zachary explained, “I just want to wrap up everything quickly so I can take a few days off...
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Maverick thought for a moment before replying, “That’s Uncle River’s wife. As long as Uncle River likes her, I’ll like her too.”
River tapped his nephew’s nose. “Baby, you’re such a sweet kid. Uncle River loves you so much.”
Maverick wriggled to get down. “Uncle River, I’ll walk by myself. I’m already six.”
“Perfect timing. Uncle River’s arms are getting tired,” River...
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Bethany wasn’t much of a talker, but every time she called him “Uncle River” in that soft, sweet voice, River melted.
He honestly hoped that one day he could have a daughter just as adorable and lovely as his niece.
Serenity smiled.
That’s what made Bethany so cherished—she was rare.
The York family hadn’t had a daughter in generations. Out of the current batch...
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Those couples didn’t get a prediction from the master, yet they still considered having a third child. But what if it was another boy? That would really put them in a tough spot.
Trying to shift the topic and dodge his grandmother’s marriage talk, River smiled and said, “Then Grandma, why don’t you urge my brothers to have a second child? They’re not getting any younger...
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River added, “Even if you don’t choose our wives, at least live long enough to see us get married and become dads.”
The old lady laughed. “That was my plan. I really thought I still had the energy to arrange marriages for the three of you. But as I get older, my strength just isn’t what it used to be. All those old-age issues are catching up with me. Aging is hard to deny...
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After listening to River, Serenity couldn’t help but reflect again on how remarkable the York family’s tradition was.
The sons and daughters raised in this family were truly exceptional—clear-headed, responsible, and always thinking about the family’s future.
“You know, your sister-in-law isn’t hard to get along with,” Serenity said, smiling. “As long as someone doesn’t...
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River smiled. “You still love watching drama, huh?”
Serenity grinned. “Of course. Drama’s the best—especially when it’s yours. Your sister-in-law lives for it.”
River was speechless.
Then Serenity asked, “By the way, River, are you actually going to go on those blind dates? Two every day?”
River said, “Of course. It’s in writing—signed and fingerprinted. I have to.”...
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After what happened—and especially since it happened with her nemesis—Romina was genuinely shaken.
She didn’t dare get drunk again.
Even if she ever drank, she’d have to control her intake. After all, too much alcohol could damage her health.
Grandpa Lafond said, “After lunch, if your headache’s not too bad, you should set up a meeting with Maddox. He really helped you...
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Romina wasn’t sure whether River liked her or not. But really, who wouldn’t? She had the looks, the figure, the background. In all of Eaglioncile, few rich girls could match her.
And the ones who came close weren’t nearly as capable. Most of them couldn’t even choose their husbands—they were arranged into marriages. It was just a slightly upgraded version of old-school...
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“Grandpa, why are you asking my parents to look into River’s background?” Romina questioned. “I’m not marrying him. There’s no need to dig through his family tree.”
She added, “You’re not thinking River and I will actually end up together, are you? Sure, I admit he’s a decent guy, but we don’t get along. His Yantail and our Lafond family are business rivals. I’ll arrange...
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So River had blocked Maddox from escorting her home—but in the end, he went himself.
Donovan was quiet for a moment, then said, “But you were the one who stopped him and made a move. No matter who took you home, the result would’ve been the same.”
Romina muttered, “Not the same. Maddox was my date, and we were thinking about becoming a couple. River’s my sworn enemy...
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Romina asked, “River, do you have any more questions?”
River took another look at the two agreements and replied, “No more.”
“Then let’s sign them. Starting tomorrow, I’ll arrange two blind dates for you every day for a month,” Romina said. “And don’t worry about what happened last night. I’ll make sure it stays quiet and doesn’t ruin our reputations.”
Romina had no...
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Romina quickly said, “Sister Seren, don’t worry. I would never introduce River to someone with a bad background or character. I take my role as matchmaker seriously. We’re all living in Eaglioncile now—we’ll see each other all the time. I wouldn’t dare mess this up.”
“There are plenty of amazing women in the Lafayette Group—smart, kind, from good families. If River’s...
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Serenity knew coming here to propose marriage wouldn’t lead to anything today.
River knew it too—he was doing it on purpose. And of course, Serenity could see that River did have some feelings for Romina.
After all the tension and friction between them, maybe River really did want to marry her.
Serenity looked at her brother-in-law, forced a smile, and said, “Mr...
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Romina was still convinced River had done it on purpose.
River fired back, “You think you’re a weak woman? When you’re drunk, you’re a beast. If you don’t believe me, go call Maddox. He saw the whole thing—watched you come after me without lifting a finger.”
Romina had no response.
She turned to her family, searching their faces for some sign of support.
“Romina…”...
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Everyone stared at Romina in silence.
Her voice trembled. “Grandpa, why won’t you say anything?”
Was it possible she really had done something to River?
But all she remembered was throwing a drink at him and kicking him. There was no way she kissed him, let alone enough to cover his face and neck with lipstick.
River finally spoke up. “Romina, you were drunk last...
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Romina didn’t wake until nearly noon the next day—her hunger finally dragging her out of sleep.
She’d drunk so much the night before but barely eaten a thing. That empty stomach might’ve been the reason she got so drunk. Now that she was well-rested, she wasn’t even hungover— just a little sore, but nothing she couldn’t handle.
Realizing she was still in last night’s...
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Donovan ran out of the house as fast as he could.
When he saw River’s car parked out front, he panicked and fumbled with the lock, struggling for a while before finally opening the gate to the villa.
River rolled down the window and said calmly, “Romina’s asleep. It’s a long walk from here— it’ll be hard for you to carry her. I’ll have my driver pull the car inside.”...
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Romina giggled. “Handsome, come on—give me a kiss.”
The driver stared ahead, face blank.
He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Miss Lafond was flirting with the Seventh Young Master.
River didn’t push her away. He let her cling to him, letting her tease and caress him. But when she started tugging at his clothes, he grabbed her hands firmly.
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Maddox rushed over, grabbed Romina’s hand, and apologized to River. “Mr. York, I’m really sorry. Romina’s drunk—I’m taking her home now.”
As he spoke, he tried to pull Romina away, gently coaxing, “Romina, let’s go. You’ve had too much to drink.”
But Romina pulled free again, stepped in front of River with a mischievous smile, and said, “Hey, handsome, come let your big...
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River was undeniably handsome.
Maddox worried that now that Romina was drunk, she’d start flirting—and if she flirted with River? That would be… a scene.
He remembered his promise to Mrs. Lafond: to keep an eye on Romina. As tempting as it was to see how she’d behave, he did his best to guide her away.
“This wine is so good! Let’s have another drink,” Romina said...
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Maddox couldn’t talk Romina out of drinking. On top of that, when someone offered him a toast, Romina stepped in and drank on his behalf.
Worried that she might get drunk if this kept up, Maddox tugged at her arm. “Romina, let’s head back. Let’s go tell Mr. Lacroix we’re leaving. It’s getting late.”
“Has River left yet?” Romina suddenly asked.
“I’m not sure. I haven’t...
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So while River had no shortage of admirers in Eaglioncile, they were mostly high-powered women like Ms. Hayward. And River had no interest in that type.
That’s why he was still single.
Romina let out a couple of chuckles. “I’m so unlucky to have met you.”
“If all these women want to marry you, why haven’t you married any of them? Ms. Hayward was just here. Why’d you...
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Seeing River at a loss for words, Romina smiled triumphantly.
Then River pulled out his phone and said, “Give me your bank account. I’ll transfer the money now. Go buy whatever you like tomorrow—but you’d better bring me the receipts. I need proof you used my money to shop and not to spoil some pretty boy like Maddox.”
“He’s not even as good-looking as me, Romina. You...
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“Romina, I’ve heard your alcohol tolerance is legendary—that you can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. Is that true, or just a rumor?” River asked with a smirk, noticing how quickly she emptied her glass.
“What, you want to challenge me?” Romina arched a brow. “You’re probably scared I’ll drink you under the table. Everyone who competes with me ends up passed...
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Even if people like them achieved success, it was still hard to truly fit into the world of the wealthy elite.
If River really liked Romina and ran into trouble with the Lafond family, maybe he’d start to appreciate her.
Becoming a daughter-in-law in a powerful family wasn’t easy—being a son-in-law wasn’t any easier. The wealthy guarded their circles like fortresses...
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River continued, “In fact, you’re better than a lot of rich daughters out there. You built your success from scratch—and that’s something I truly admire.”
Ms. Hayward had gone from a small mountain village to being worth tens of millions. She lived in a villa, drove a luxury car, had millions in savings, and lived life on her own terms.
River had also heard she bought a...
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Ms. Hayward was two years older than River. She was thirty-three and still unmarried—not because she lacked charm, but because work kept her busy and her standards were high. She hadn’t been born into wealth. Everything she had, she earned herself.
She was too outstanding, and her success had only raised the bar for the kind of man she wanted.
“Why did you come out, Mr...
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“Grandpa, I’m telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, ask her privately later. I wouldn’t lie to you.”
Old Mr. Lafond glanced at his granddaughter sitting nearby.
Sensing her grandfather’s gaze, Romina knew exactly what River must’ve said. She called out quickly, “Grandpa, whatever River told you—it’s all nonsense. I’ll explain everything when we get home.”
River...
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“Grandpa Lacroix, Grandpa Lafond.”
Romina and Maddox walked over, and she greeted them sweetly.
Old Mr. Lacroix smiled warmly in response.
Old Mr. Lafond looked at Romina holding Maddox’s arm and beamed with satisfaction. “You and Maddox came together? Very nice.”
“You young folks go mingle. No need to sit with us old men.”
He waved them off with a smile.
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High heels weren’t exactly foreign to Romina. She wore them all the time for work. She only switched to sneakers when she drove. She always kept two extra pairs of shoes in her car— sneakers and flats.
River chuckled. “Wow, Romina, I try to be a gentleman for once, and you won’t even give me the chance. Fine, you walk slowly. I’ll go ahead. Your grandfather and Mr. Lacroix...
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“Mr. York, Mr. York.”
Maddox reminded himself that he was Romina’s date tonight. Seeing her losing ground to River, he called out to River twice.
River turned toward Maddox. The smile vanished from his handsome face in an instant.
His gaze sharpened, eyes turning cold like Maddox was his sworn enemy. He stared without saying a word.
They were about the same age, and...
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Not even her own family could say a single bad word about River around her.
She would go off on anyone who tried.
Because if she really ticked off her husband, he would give the rest of the company to River. And then? Say goodbye to her current cushy lifestyle. Over time, everyone just stopped trying to drive a wedge between them.
Romina said nothing.
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How could someone as capable as River not make it?
He had to be lying. There’s no way he was telling the truth.
“That Maybach up ahead belongs to River, right? I remember his license plate,” Romina said.
She remembered it clearly—and Maddox did too.
Truth be told, most of the business elites in Eaglioncile could recognize River’s license plate. His talent had made...
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But the elders in Maddox’s family always reminded him—he was the only son. His wife had to be strong enough to support him and smart enough not to covet the Johnstone family’s fortune.
“She’s got great character and strength. My parents really like her too,” Maddox said.
Romina smiled. “That’s because you actually listened to their talk about health routines. Most people...
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“No matter who she’s dressing up for, we don’t need to stress over it,” Mrs. Lafond said. “Our daughter’s almost thirty. She knows what she’s doing—what she should and shouldn’t do. We’ve stopped worrying about her since she was a teenager.”
She believed fretting over her children’s relationships was bad for her health, and frankly, she was tired of overthinking it...
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Mrs. Lafond continued, “When I went upstairs earlier, Romina was still picking an evening gown. That’s definitely not normal. She’s never hesitated like that before—usually she just grabs something and heads out. I don’t think she dressed up tonight just for Maddox.”
No one knew Romina better than her mother.
Mr. Lafond asked, “If not for Maddox, then who? I’ve never...
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Romina knew her mother wouldn’t go. She said, “Mom, your health routine really works. When I retire, I’ll follow your lead and start living healthy.”
Mrs. Lafond replied, “You’re still young, nowhere near retirement. Just focus on your work.”
If her kids were old enough to retire, she probably wouldn’t even be around. She didn’t like talking about that kind of gloomy...
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Romina’s brother was a little better—at least he was open to love and not too fussy. As long as a girl had a good background and decent character, he’d consider her. He was willing to settle down.
But Romina?
She rejected everyone.
Even men who matched the Lafond family in wealth and status were turned away by her for one reason or another.
Thinking of the only man...
