Damian stared at River, waiting for his response.

River took a sip of coffee and put down his cup. He met Damian’s gaze and answered, “I didn’t know I had feelings for Rosalie previously.

“When I saw her attending the banquet with Christian that night, I was annoyed and even felt like beating Christian up. I didn’t want them to be together.

“Only then did I realize I liked Rosalie. She was no longer just a competitor. After going against her for so many years, I developed feelings for her.