When Hearts Collide complete

"You're going to do as I say!" William yelled angrily as he stormed into Lily's room.

"No Dad! You can't tell me what to do! I'm not a child anymore!"

"Honey, calm down…" Elena tried to say, but William cut her off before she could utter another statement.

"Don't! Don't tell me to calm down Elena! She has to get married! Married to Victor Langston!"

"I'm not ready to get married, Dad! Besides, I don't love him! I don't even know him!"

"We need the Langstons! My company is almost crumbling to the ground! This arrangement is the only solution!"

"No, Dad!" Lily yelled, and stormed out of the room angrily, shoving William slightly, which made him stagger a little.

"Come back here! Don't walk out on me!" William yelled furiously as she left, but she paid no attention to him.

"Liliana! Lily!!" Elena called out, but she paid no attention to her mom either.

She stood outside, in the compound, and signaled one of the Chauffeur's.

The Chauffeur hurriedly walked towards her.

"Get me out of here!" Lily yelled angrily to the Chauffeur as she entered one of the Tesla's.

"But miss…"

"I said, move!"

"As you wish Miss Hart".

Lily rolled her eyes, still annoyed, and turned to face the window.

The arguments had been a continuous thing. After her father had lost some important clients that would've been vital to his company, the arrangement of his daughter to one of Langston's sons seemed to be the only solution to set his company back on track.

Lily picked up her phone, and sent a text to Amelia.

"Ams, he did it again". Lily said as her fingers tapped fast on her phone screen.

"Your Dad?"

"Yeah".

"Do you need me to come over?"

"No. There's no need for that, Ams. I'll head over to yours instead".

"Okay, I'll be waiting".

She tossed her phone to the empty seat beside her, before heaving a long sigh.

"Take me to Amelia's". She said coldly to the Chauffeur.

"Yes, Miss Hart".

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The ride to Amelia’s house was filled with silence, broken only by the quiet hum of the car’s engine. Lily's mind raced with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. The weight of her father's demands pressed down on her chest like a heavy stone.

How could he expect her to marry a man she didn’t even know, let alone love? The idea of sacrificing her happiness for the sake of a business deal was unbearable.

As the car sped down the tree-lined road, Lily gazed out the window, watching the world blur past. The estate had always felt like a gilded cage, trapping her in a life dictated by her father’s ambitions. Now, it was closing in on her, tighter than ever before.

They finally arrived at Amelia’s house, a charming, ivy-covered cottage that stood in stark contrast to the grand estate Lily called home. The moment the car stopped, Lily quickly opened the door and stepped out, eager to escape the confines of her thoughts.

Amelia was already waiting for her at the door, concern etched on her face. She had known Lily long enough to recognize the signs of distress."Lily, you look exhausted," Amelia said, pulling her into a comforting embrace.

Lily melted into the hug, feeling a surge of relief wash over her. Amelia’s presence had always been a source of comfort, a reminder that there was still a small corner of the world where she could find solace.

"I’m so tired of this, Ams," Lily whispered, her voice cracking slightly. "I can’t keep fighting him".