The very thought of it sent a surge of anger through her.
She hated being used, especially by someone who would prey on her emotions.
She looked at the man before her. "River Larkin, I'll only ask you this once. Are you with me just to use me? Is it just like she said—that you're only using me to get ahead?"
"Of course not!"
River Larkin scrambled to explain. "After all these years, you of all people should know how I feel about you, don't you? If I were just using you, why would I have ever risked my life for you?"
"Okay. I believe you."
Hearing him say this, Selene Larkin seemed to recall something. Her expression softened, and she began to trust River Larkin again.
Not far away, Stella Sterling heard this, and a glint appeared in her eyes. 'Looks like something significant happened between those two.'
'No wonder this Selene Larkin woman is so infatuated with River Larkin.'
She couldn't tell if this River Larkin was being sincere or just trying to achieve his own goals.
