Mariela's POV
I was in too much pain when I heard the hurtful words of Mrs. Lopez. She has no right to call me a social climber and a user because even if I grew up in poverty, I never thought of something like that, I worked hard all my life to support my mom and my sister, and I didn't waste my time hunting with wealthy bachelors.
I'd rather focus on my job than wait for those handsome, wealthy men to notice me because I know my beauty will never be enough, and I will never use someone for money because I still believe in true love.
And I will be in a relationship because I love the person and not because of money. And there is no way I will marry a rich person and forever live in their shadows. I couldn't believe Archer's mother had a lethal mouth. She really hurt me, and I felt terrified when she ordered me to get out of Archer's room.