Archer's POV
I didn't expect my father will announce my engagement with Claudia, and I could tell my ex knew about my dad's plan, and I wanted to be with Mariela right away and get out of the grand ballroom together. I wanted to bring her somewhere safe, and I could see the sadness on her face, but she tried to compose herself and showed everyone she was strong. I am hurting my girlfriend.
"Archer, don't make a move that will embarrass our family and Claudia's family, or Ella's family will suffer. She doesn't have a father, and I can do whatever I want that will make her mother lose her mind." He said, and my world suddenly turned black, and I could feel the bile on my stomach.