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“Okay,” River affirmed.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to River, Tyler and Liora listened in on her conversation from the stairs
Tyler whispered, “Lia, let’s carry out the plan.”
Tyler had instructed Liora to prevent their mother from coming upstairs. His goal was to access
Liora nodded eagerly. “Got it, Ty!”
Clutching her bunny toy, she hopped downstairs.
Tyler moved upstairs to the study, connecting his laptop to River’s. He initiated the process of copying the encrypted folder, typing away meticulously.
Fifteen minutes later, Tyler exited the study with his laptop. He glimpsed Liora engrossed in play
Wheir mother downstairs before retreating to his room, feeling a sense of relief
Tyler opened the laptop and contacted Axel through a chat message. He shared an encrypted file and a password, attaching a brief instruction.
Your task investigate Mommy and Daniella’s connection next]
Neil arrived with ten bodyguards in the afternoon, leaving River astonished by the sheer number.
Neil questioned in concern, “Is this manpower sufficient, River?
River was at a loss for words “How could ten bodyguards be deemed insufficient?‘ she wondered.
River stopped Neil from going wild. “It’s enough, Neil.”
However, Neil persisted, “Inform me if you require more. Five will safeguard the villa, while the remaining five will accompany the children to school and spend time with you at the company.
River smiled. “Honestly, two would be enough”
“No,” Neil firmly replied. “I can’t rest easy with that.”
River relented. If she were to continue the discussion, Neil might even commission more people
The idea of bodyguards troubled Tyler and Liora the most, knowing their freedom would now be restricted.
Monday arrived, and River accompanied her children to school. As she entered the car, a white.
sports car approached.
Daniella got out of the car, knocked on River’s window, and shouted, “River, step out of the car!”
River furrowed her brow, wondering how Daniella had found out she was at the kindergarten.
“Don’t even have the guts to step out of the car and talk? You’re a coward, River,” Daniella jeered.
River came to realize that Daniella had probably reported her to the police. This conclusion was drawn from Daniella’s anxious behavior.
is Daniella trying to trick me into leaving the car, so she can record my face and send it to the police again? I won’t fall for her foolish scheme, River thought.
Fighting with Daniella wouldn’t resolve their feud, so there was no need for River to exit the car
River sent a text, and the bodyguards got out of the car to put an end to Daniella’s harassment.
Starting her car, River drove away while observing Daniella being led off.
Anne Wislow, River’s secretary, knocked and entered River’s office. She handed over the schedule. “You have a meeting this morning and a factory visit in the afternoon due to the new machines, Ms. Healy”
River nodded. “Sure, remind me when it’s time.”
After the meeting, River was set to visit the factory. She swung by a cafe to grab Kenny’s preferred coffee before departing.
As she turned with the coffee, she accidentally collided with someone, spilling the drink.
“I’m sorry, 1-“River began but halted mid–sentence, surprised by the displeased expression on the person’s face. It was Alex Price.
Alex brushed off the coffee stain. “It’s alright.”
His brows furrowed suddenly as he gave River a discerning look.
Standing close, he peered behind her shades to see her face.
His eyes widened in shock. “River?”
River hastily lowered her head. “You’ve mistaken me for someone else! Sir, I’ll pay for the dry cleaning of your suit. How much will it be?”
Alex said with certainty, “You’re River!”
River figured Noah would tell Alex about her return since they were best friends. She took a deep breath and said, “It’s been a long time, Mr. Price.”
Alex was astounded “Aren’t you…”
River’s expression was frozen. So he doesn’t know, huh?”
Alex said. “Dors Noah know?”
“Yes. River’s gaze landed on his suit, and she changed the topic of conversation. “Your suit?”
Alex kept quiet for a moment and said, “You can buy me a coffee since you spilled coffee over me.”
River checked her watch and agreed since it was still early.
While River was buying coffee, she asked Anne to go to a nearby mall to fetch some clothes, Afterward, River joined Alex and sat across from him.
“I wouldn’t dare to believe it’s you if we weren’t standing close,” Alex said.
River passed him the coffee. “You’re joking. Mr. Price.”
Alex propped up his chin. “Isn’t Noah excited to see you?”
He is so excited that he keeps getting me in trouble!‘ she complained inwardly.
River refrained from the urge to complain. “He is married with children. Why would he be excited to see me?”
“Noah has a child but not a wife, Alex corrected.
River took a sip of the coffee and nodded
Alex frowned “Where have you been for the past five years?”
River looked at him. “Mr. Price, I believe that this is not related to you.”
“It is not related to me, but Noah is my best friend. I’m only asking on his behalf. You have no idea death.
“Apart from visiting your grave daily, he drank constantly until he threw up and passed out. He spent two years like this, and I’m surprised how he survived that ”
River struggled to cut through Alex’s ceaseless chatter. She tightened her hold on the coffee cup as she unwillingly listened about Noah’s matters
Believing Noah had sought her for five years was easier than accepting his two–year alcohol abuse.
“Do you know why Noah ended his engagement with Daniella?” Alex asked.
River replied, “Their relationship isn’t my concern, Mr. Price
Alex took it upon himself to respond. “It’s due to you. He discovered you saved him back then. He admitted this while drunk, regretting his past treatment of you. He even said he’d give his life for you if you returned”
River compressed her lips.
“Noah knows, I see. But knowing changes nothing. It’s all in the past. Do you imagine the last five years have been simple for me?” River concealed her pain and retorted icily, “My connection with him is severed, Mr. Price.”
Alex’s expression grew colder. “So, you have no feelings left for him?”
River wouldn’t be truthful if she claimed none, yet reconciling was out of the question.
“Mr. Price, there are many things between him and me that can’t be explained easily. You know about his suffering, but you don’t know about mine.”
She stood and uttered, “You’ll receive clothes shortly. Goodbye.”
Before Alex could reply, River left the cafe.
Alex arched an eyebrow, watching her lonely departure. Soon, he dialed Noah’s number.
As soon as Noah picked up, Alex teased, “Ahead lies a bumpy road, Noah
Noah inquired, “What nonsense is this?”
“I bumped into River and recounted your remarkable feats from two years back,” Alex said with mischief, leaning back.
“Are you insane? Why would you do that?” Noah’s frustration was evident.
Alex was about to refute when Noah asked, “How did she react to it?”
Alex’s lips twitched
“She said she didn’t.” Alex suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence and smirked. “She said that she hasn’t moved on yet.”
Noah held his phone tightly, speaking hurriedly. “Did she really say that?”
“When are you thinking of winning her back?” Alex asked.
Noah stayed silent. He recalled River’s resistance in the past, so her recent statement puzzled him.
He realized she might be saying this to regain his trust, aiming to approach Axel.
In a chilly tone, Noah replied, “Not happening!”
He promptly ended the call, leaving Alex bewildered. Why is he rejecting the idea of reconcili with her after waiting so long? Did he damage his brain with all that drinking?‘
In the afternoon, River and Kenny observed the workers transporting the new machines into the factory.
With a relieved smile, River watched as the new machines began to operate. “Once we finalize the designs and fabric materials, we can start making ready–made clothes.”
Kenny rubbed his shoulder and looked at River with a hint of complaint. “Hey, why didn’t you bring me anything from the city?”
“I apologize. I was actually planning to bring you some coffee, but I got caught up with some things,” River explained. “How about this? To celebrate the official launch of the clothing.factory, I’ll treat you to dinner tonight.”