Chapter 24.

“Now that she's gone you need to find another suitable woman to marry.' Fernando said to Ale through the phone.

“Dad, Dad! Not this again I'm marrying Zoëlla and that's that, no one else." He said dismissing the matter.

“You aren't marrying that common maid. Who knows she may also be after your money." The man shouted.

Ale wanted to yell: 'No she's not, she's a heiress.' But he kept his cool.

“If you marry her, you're no longer an Antonio." Fernando threatened thinking Ale would cower in fear.

“It would be worth it, I would have my happiness and peace of mind." He slammed the phone onto the table.

“The charity ball is this week?!" He exclaimed as Layla handed him the schedule.

“It sure is Sir." She said sarcastically.

“You need to get another Secretary as soon as possible, you can't handle the pressure alone." He said to her.

“I would, but it would take some time, we don't need another Jovena - type of girl." She air quoted.

“Yeah, you're right," Alejandro added.

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