Chapter 9 - Confronting Elena at Her Office
Realizing the estate gates were impenetrable, Arthur punched Elena’s cell phone number into his dashboard interface.
The phone rang three times before a calm, steady voice answered from the other end of the line.
“Elena! What kind of malicious game are you playing? Turn the venue back on right now!” Arthur roared into the microphone.
“Good morning, Dad. I hope you enjoyed your hotel breakfast,” Elena’s voice replied, entirely devoid of emotion.
“Don't play games with me! Your sister’s wedding is ruined! Fifty relatives are flying in today!” Martha screamed from the passenger seat.
“My sister made her position crystal clear last night in front of fifty relatives when she tore my invitation in half,” Elena noted quietly.
“That was just family drama! You can’t cancel a hundred-thousand-dollar wedding over a piece of paper!” Arthur argued furiously.
“It wasn't just a piece of paper, Dad; it was my corporate sponsorship keeping your fantasy afloat for the past six months,” Elena said.
“If Ashley didn't want me at her wedding, she certainly shouldn't expect me to pay for her reception,” she added logically.
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“You’re going to regret this, Elena; we will disown you! You won't ever be welcome in this family again!” Arthur threatened.
“You disowned me the moment you told me to leave the table; now live with the consequences,” Elena replied before hanging up.
