“She’s been busy with work since she arrived in Meadspring. I couldn’t be of help, so I came to visit you first.”

Laurent got interested. He asked, “Aren’t you both business competitors?”

He had received a call from Suzy saying that the seventh young master of the York family from Wiltspoon would be visiting. Therefore, he had someone investigate River’s latest information urgently. That was how he knew River and Rosalie were competitors in Solville.

It would be inappropriate to dig further, as he had some ties with the Yorks, so he only knew general information that the people of Solville were also aware of.

“We’re only competitors in business, not in life. Our relationship can change.”

River smiled. “To be honest, Rosalie and I admire each other a lot outside of business. It’s rare to meet someone so compatible with me.

“I don’t want to give her up. Crest Co. is trying to venture into a new direction. No one will be enemies forever in the business world.”

Laurent understood