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Startled, she gazed up to see Noah’s furious face as the door closed behind her. She quickly pulled. her hand away and frowned. “Noah, do you have no respect for others?”
“Tell me! What’s going on between you and Casey?!” Noah’s eyes bore into her with intensity.
River remained composed. “Why should I divulge the details of my relationship with Casey to you?‘
“River, he’s even more dangerous than you realize!” Noah controlled his anger.
River chuckled. “Why are you telling me this? Are you afraid Casey might harm me?”
Noah narrowed his eyes. “I just wanted to remind you of how dangerous he can be-”
River cut in, “I don’t need that! Please stop meddling in my affairs with others, especially since you don’t care whether I live or die.”
“Do you insist on staying in contact with Casey?”
“Yes, and please stop being so nosy!” River said firmly.
Noah couldn’t believe his ears, and his suppressed anger surged within him. He stared at
River’s determined expression and mocked, “It seems like you’ve developed quite an affinity for him in such a short time.”
River sneered. “Can’t men and women just be friends?”
Noah’s eyes grew colder. “Well, you’re the first one who wants to befriend someone like Casey.”
River countered. “You really need to get a pair of glasses. Don’t always believe everything your eyes see!*
After that, she turned and left the private room.
Noah followed, his frustration increasing.
He wondered what he could say to dissuade River from staying in contact with Casey.
He was willing to endure her dating someone else, even if it pained him. But Casey was absolutely out of the question.
Alex noticed Kenny’s increasing drunkenness and glanced at Paige, who was reclining on the sofa.
He remarked, “I think we should call it quits. There’s no point in drinking like this.”
Kenny scowled. “Stop? We haven’t even had our fill!”
Alex replied, “If we don’t stop, we won’t be able to play games or have a decent conversation. It’s monotonous to just keep drinking”
Kenny blinked, baffled. “What do you want to talk about?”
“You’re always dishonest. I’d rather not converse with you “With that, Alex got up.
“Hey, you haven’t explained. Why do you think I’m dishonest?” Kenny stopped Alex.
Kenny was too drunk to understand what Alex meant. But he hadn’t had his fill of wine yet-
quitting now was unexciting.
Seeing this, Alex sat back. “I’m curious why Neil agreed to let River’s children take her sumame.”
Kenny dismissed it. “It’s not a big deal. They can have whatever last name they want.”
Since Noah had brought it up to Neil, she no longer worried about discussing it.
River shut the laptop down. “I want to approach Casey…”
River revealed her motive to Neil, but his expression turned sour. “River, it’s not wrong to prove your innocence, but you know about Casey and what happened to Jamie.”
“The riskier it is, the better chance I have to ther evidence. Since Casey intends to seek revenge on Noah, he’ll surely prioritize me.”
Neil asked, “Have you thought this through? You might end up in a tough spot if you go ahead.”
River smiled wryly. “How can you achieve significant goals without taking risks?”
me you’ll
Neil sighed. “Promise be extra cautious around Casey, especially with the food.”
River nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ve got it covered.”
The next day, River went to the kindergarten to handle the transfer procedures and finished. before late morning.
Enrolling the kids was a breeze with Joseph’s assistance, and they could officially attend class tomorrow.
River brought gifts to Joseph’s office.
Joseph was touched by River’s gesture and welcomed her. “What’s this, Ms. Healy?”
River placed the gifts on the coffee table. “Mr. Gull, thank you for admitting my children to your school. This is a small token of my gratitude.”
Joseph declined politely, saying, “It’s an honor to have your exceptional children here.”
River smiled. “Honestly, I have another favor to ask, Mi. Gull.”
Joseph asked, “Do you want all three children in the same class?”
River nodded. “Our family situation is complicated, and I won’t burden you with details. I hope you can agree, Mr. Gull.”
Joseph pushed the gifts back to River. “I intended to do so even without your request, Ms. Healy. They’re your children, and I’ll place them together. But I can’t accept these gifts. I haven’t properly thanked you for your help with my father’s matter.”
River reassured him, “It was a small task. You needn’t worry.”
“It’s equally simple for me to put them in the same class. Will you be sending them here tomorrow?” Joseph inquired,
River nodded.
Joseph added, “Our school will arrange a doctor’s visit for the children tomorrow afternoon.
River said, “Certainly. Thank you for this, Mr. Gull.”
In the afternoon, River hurried to the factory following Naomi’s directions.
Kenny was finalizing arrangements for the factory.
After he finished discussing with the workers, River asked, “How are preparations going,
Kenny?”
Kenny was relieved to see River. “You’re finally back. Staff planning is nearly done. You can terminate the factory lease tomorrow, and production will continue here smoothly without aflecting sales.”
River glanced at the new factory. “The facility looks great.”
“I visited the Bureau of Land Management earlier and secured a plot of land! Although it’s not as large as the leased factory, it’ll suffice!”
River was surprised. “When did you arrange this?”
“A few days ago, I thought it would be best to get it done. The factory’s safety margin is higher than expected!”
Kenny proudly waited for River’s approval.
River chuckled. “Still eager to claim credit, VP?”
“Hey! I’m doing this for you, you know. I wouldn’t do it for anyone else,” Kenny grumbled.
“If that’s the case, I should thank you. Here, I’ll-”
But before River could finish her sentence, she received a text message. She glance saw that it was from Casey, who was asking her out for dinner tonight.
at it and
River couldn’t help but smirk to herself. ‘Is he feeling better or in a hurry to strategize on how to deal with Noah?”
Noticing River’s strange expression, Kenny asked, “What’s bothering you, G? Why do you look. displeased?”
River put her phone away. “Oh, it’s nothing, just some work stuff. Can I order dinner for you.
tonight?”
Kenny nodded. “Sure, have it delivered to the house, and don’t forget the kids Go ahead if you have work to do. I still have some briefings to complete here.”
River replied, “Alright, see you tonight.”
“Sure.”
After leaving the factory, River sat in her car. She took out her phone to respond to Casey’s text message.
River: [I don’t go out for dinner without a reason.]
Casey: [And what would be a good reason? Shall we discuss how to handle him?]
River: [And if we don’t?]
Casey: [In your opinion, what’s the best way to get back at someone?]
River sneered, thinking. Would I even be considering this if I knew?‘
Casey: [The most effective way to deal with someone is to undermine their rationality and watch them suffer.]
River: [How does that relate to our dinner…]
She paused, a thought occurring to her. She deleted the text and typed again.
River: [You told Noah we’re having dinner together, right?]
Casey: [You’re quite sharp, Ms. Healy]
River: [Are you so confident I’ll agree to come?
Casey: [Unless you don’t want to get back at him.]
At this point, it didn’t matter whether River accepted. Noah would likely show up if she went, and things could get ugly. If she intervened, Casey would gloat. If she didn’t, Noah would face
Draco’s wrath when he found out.
On the other hand, refusing Casey’s dinner invitation would raise suspicions.
River reluctantly decided to use this opportunity to make Noah suffer.
She thought it through and realized she had no choice but to accept Casey’s initial test. She remembered how Noah had refused to help her when she needed it, so she didn’t need to worry about his feelings now.
River: [Send me the time and address.]
Casey promptly sent the restaurant’s address with the time set at 6.00 p.m.
River sat in front of her dressing table while her two children leaned against the door frame, looking puzzled
“Where’s Mommy going? She’s putting on makeup,” Liora asked.
Tyler lowered his gaze and patted Liora’s head. “Do you even need to ask? Mommy’s definitely going on a date.
“A date?” Liora smoothed her hair. “Is she getting us a new daddy?”