Lexa who's world is gradually falling apart has been forced to attend a formal dinner date hosted by her parents with the Edwardos. The feeling of devastation and out of place clouds Lexa's mind as both families discuss about business and potential marriage alliances.
Over the discussion, Don Edwardo intruduces his first and only son Cameron, a 25year old. He is charming, confident with a nice body structure, but has an air of arrogance and pride around him that Lexa finds putting-off. Cameron, has taken a keen interest in Lexa, seeing her as a price to be won, thinking she's the type of girl who loves clubbing, parting with many friends and loves social gatherings and celebrations since she also comes from a wealthy family. They exchanged contacts after her parents talked them into it, as Cameron promises to always keep in touch and win her over eventually.
The days that followed, Don and Lady Raynolds sit Lexa down for a serious conversation. They present her with an Ultimatum: end her relationship with Jace and get married to Cameron, or face severe consequences including being cut off from the family and it's wealth, and having Jace suffer and be frustrated for his whole life if she refuses to marry Cameron.
Lexa who's life is beginning to shatter little by little continues to cry and wail for days as tries to figure out a way to save herself and Jace from this misery but all to no avail. She pleaded with her parents to understand her love for Jace, but they remain adamant and unmoved, giving her a deadline to do the needful or face the consequences and dance to the music of her actions.
Her heart and head continues to ache all over again as she remembers their words, how getting married to Cameron is the only way to secure her family's reputation and maintain their social standing.
"You need to stop, I told you this was going to be very risky, you need to calm down and resolve this with Jace". Nanny Dianne said patting her and drying her tears.
"How can I calm down Nanny, they..they want to kill Jace. How can they be so cruel, why do they have to always make decisions for me. How can I get married to someone I don't even know!?" Lexa wailed.
"How do I tell Jace, why does my life have to be this awkward, my whole life is ruined!!" She added as her Nanny continues to console her.
Torn between her love for Jace and her duty to her family, Lexa spends sleepless nights grappling with her decision. The pressure from her parents and her fear off losing everything she's ever known weighs heavily on her. After several trials of thinking and decision making, she got her phone and messaged Jace to meet her at their secret spot after work hours the next day.
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"What is the matter Princess, what is bothering you" Jace asked curiously. Ever since they met at their spot, all Lexa did was cry. She couldn't phantom how exactly to tell Jace. Tears ran down her eyes freely as she explains the ultimatum and tells Jace about the threats her parents have made.
"Jace, if we don't breakup my dad will kill you, he wants me to marry the son of his billionaire partner. Jace I love you so much, I don't want to loose you..how about we both run away, I don't need their wealth, let's flee to a different country I have enough resources to last us for a while untill we get back on our feet, you've showed me the light, I cannot loose you not now, I ont want to end this..." Lexa said wailing.
" I understand you princess, but we can't run away. We have to face this heads on, you know how influencial your parents are, if they notice you've disappeared they'll surely come after us. I don't want to risk your life and out you in more trouble, they will make life a living hell for the both of us and I don't want that for you..." Jace explains as he racks his head fro the right words to use.
Jace who's heart is broken in a million pieces tries to be strong for Lexa, he consoles her persuading her to believe in miracles as they might possibly reunite later in the future.
"I'm really sorry we have to end this way.. I'm so sorry" Lexa said hugging him. Jace understanding the impossible position Lexa is in continues to console and assure her. Their farewell is emotional and painful as they share their last kiss.
"Hey don't forget about me alright" Lexa said with a sad smile as little tears prickled down her eyes.
"Never Princess, I'll always love you. Things might be all tough right now, but I'll come back for you okay? Our love will eventually surpass all this" He said hugging her and stroking her hair.
They say their final good-byes and Lexa leaves, feeling like her heart is been torn apart, while Jace watches her go, he sheds little tears vowing to fight for a better future...
Lexa returns home, resigned from her fate but with a new found determination. She resolved to endure the engagement with Cameron while secretly holding on to the hope that someday, she and Jace might find their way back to each other.
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Two weeks after her abrupt breakup with Jace, she returns back to school to prepare and write her final exams. Making a decision to leave all her problems at the mansion and focus on her exams, she forces herself to read day and night and create just little time for herself. Ignoring the little side talks from people around her over her sudden behavior, she completely shuts herself out from everything and everyone aside her best and only friend in school, Valerie Briggs.
Princess Valerie Briggs, a 21 year old and second daughter of Lord and Dame Briggs, the Royal couples of the province Valerie hails from. Valerie, who comes from a royal family happens to be one of the top richest princess in their school,and also the only friend of Lexa Raynolds although her parents are not as wealthy as the Raynolds.
Lexa, confindes and finds solace in Valerie who in turn understands the situation of her friend and continues to reassure and help her both emotionally and academically.
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The Raynolds inturn hosts a little celebration get-together with the Edwardo's, where they announce Lexa's agreement to marry Cameron. As they began to make arrangements for their engagement ceremony once Lexa convocates and comes back from school.