His Reluctant Bride

, who stood next to her friend, Ashley. "That can't be right. Try this one," Serena replied, sliding over another credit card over the counter. "Sorry,

her-this had never happened to her before, and she didn't know how to react or what to

k her parents because they would have already gotten it for her, from her designer outfits to shoes, jewelry and even the vintage car she barely drives. One day, she left her

d she heard someone calling her poor. "Don't worry, Ser, I'll cover it," Ashley said, handing her card to the cashier, forcing Serena's mind to face reality. "Maybe i

head out. Serena sighed, "I'll call you later, Ash," and waved goodbye as she exited the car and walked inside her house. As soon as she walked in the front door, all the frustration and

u hurt?" her mom asked, worry in her voice

bursting into tears. "Oh, honey," her mom said, pulling her into a hug. "And Ashley had to pay for

mood. "Daddy!" she said as she fell into his arms. "I'm so sorry, sweetie. It's my fault, but I'm going to fix it. Tomorrow night, we will have dinner with the DeLucas. I'm working on a business deal," he blurted out. Everyone froze and stared at him. "Wait, what

f she already knew what he had done but refused to believe it. "I don't know what happened. It started as an innocent business meeting, and then we started playing poker. Before I knew it, bets wer

ad down, ashamed. "And what is that?" Her mom asked, losing patience. He raised his head and fixed his gaze on Serena, who was standing, trying to process what was happening. "I don't understand. What do they want?" Serena asked, looking at her t

and approaching his daughter. "They are coming for dinner tomo

uriously removing his hands from her shoulder. "I am still your father; don't you dare raise your voice at

lish mistakes." She screamed. With that, a loud thunderous sound echoed in the room. Serena was holding her right cheek

ging her to open the door, she went back into her room. "I hope you're happy." She said to her husband

even graduated from the same college. Though Ashley's family was not as rich as Serena's, they could still afford to live comfortable lives. A

. You can come stay with me," Ashley sai

other. She was stopped at the gate by the security guards when she tried to leave. "What do you mean I can't leave the premises?" she asked

n't leave this property." He ordered the guards. "Wait, is that why my cards were declined?" she asked, pushing the guards who were trying to carry her. "You cancelled them so I would be trapped!" she screamed as one of the guards threw her on h