Chapter 6

When I got home, I saw my parents sitting in the living room, waiting for me. Before I could even speak, they immediately launched into a storm of accusations.

My dad spoke first. "Hendrix told us what happened today. I'm really disappointed in you."

"That was the ocean, a place where you could lose your life at any moment, and you made Hendrix save someone else first!"

My mom quickly followed up, "With how reckless you are, how can we feel comfortable handing the company over to you? You're simply too immature!"

Not comfortable with me? Was that why they allowed Hendrix to manage the company and even cut me off, just to force me to behave?

"Since you're so irresponsible, we might as well get the wedding over with! You can just settle down and be a rich wife."

"I will never marry Hendrix! I don't agree to this marriage!" I said firmly, looking them straight in the eye.

"I came back specifically to tell you that I absolutely will not marry Hendrix. Whether you like him or want to