"Jess, let that boy go," Roldan said firmly.
Jessica stood in front of him, tears falling down her face. She had been begging him to cancel their business with the Whitmores, but Roldan knew that was impossible. The agreement had already been signed, and backing out now would only lead to penalties and bigger problems.
"But, Dad!" Jessica cried out.
"Enough!" Roldan raised his voice, making her flinch. "I supported you and your ideas about that boy because you said he liked you. But Jessica… he doesn’t," he added, placing his hands on her shoulders. Jessica shook her head, refusing to accept it.
"I’m doing this for your own good," Roldan continued. "There are many sons of my business partners who would gladly be with you," he added.
"But… they’re not Archer," Jessica whispered, her v
