Angelica woke up early in the morning and as she walked down the stairs, she heard her father's voice coming from the parlor. She was so relieved until she saw him with Sir Shaw.
"Father, where have you been?" she asked, going to him.
"I had a few things to take care of." He replied.
Angelica looked at him with a frown. Just what exactly was he up to?
"I was talking to Sir Shaw about your engagement. We will have the ceremony next week."
"Father?" She looked at him, appalled. He just came back and already decided she would marry Sir Shaw.
"It is my final decision." He said.
Angelica stared at him for a long moment, but he ignored her and proceeded to talk to Sir Shaw. Sir Shaw had a slight smirk on his face, rejoicing over her father's decision. His joy would be short-lived because she would not marry him. She would find a way out.
Ignoring her father's plans for the moment, she decided to talk about the important matters. "Lord Rayven was here looking for you."
