Rivalries

Ditch the Ex, Date the Billionaire

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Chapter 30: Rivalries

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In the dimly lit study of the family mansion, tension hung heavy in the air like a storm waiting to break. Archibald stood rigidly, his father's booming voice reverberating off the walls as accusations flew like arrows.

"You've disgraced this family, Archie!" His father's face was red with fury, lines etched deeply with disappointment and anger. "I raised you to be better than this!"

Alan stood beside Archie, his head bowed in shame, unable to meet the elder Archibald's piercing gaze.

The weight of guilt bore heavily on his shoulders, knowing his actions had not only hurt Isabella but had also brought shame upon his best friend and their family name.

Archibald's sister, Janette, watched the scene unfold with a cool detachment, her voice cutting through the heated argument like a knife. "Father, putting Archie as the next heir is a mistake," she declared firmly, her tone laced with certainty. "His reckless behavio