My Boss Crashed My Wedding Only to Realize I Was Marrying His Daughter

The Ultimatum

Henry stopped dead in his tracks just feet from the altar, his professional smirk instantly vanishing. His eyes darted from Lucas to Chloe, his face hardening into a mask of pure fury. For months, Henry had been Lucas's demanding, borderline cruel employer, pushing him to his absolute limits and threatening his career at every turn. Now, the realization that his most overworked employee was about to marry his only daughter sent him into a rage.

"What is the meaning of this, Chloe?"

Henry demanded, ignoring Lucas entirely. Chloe wiped a tear from her cheek, finally finding her voice. She explained that she had deliberately used her mother's maiden name when she met Lucas. She knew how controlling her father was, and she wanted to find someone who would love her for who she was, not for the massive corporate fortune her family possessed. She had kept Lucas and her father completely separate to protect their love.

But Henry was not a man who accepted being deceived. He turned his piercing gaze onto Lucas, stepping closer until they were face-to-face.

"You think you can climb your way into my family?"

Henry whispered, his voice dripping with venom.

"You are an opportunist, Lucas. I will make this very simple for you. Leave this church right now, and you might keep your job. Marry her, and I will personally ensure you are fired, blacklisted from every firm in the city, and left with absolutely nothing."

Chloe gasped, clutching Lucas's arm. She looked at her groom, terror in her eyes. She knew her father had the power to destroy Lucas's hard-earned career with a single phone call. The entire chapel waited in breathless silence for Lucas's response.