Luis, bewildered, responded, “What are you talking about? Why didn't you mention this sooner, Elva?"

As she pulled her hand away, Elva offered a weak smile. "What would be the point? You never considered marrying me anyway. Maybe this is just our fate. Now you claim to love me, but it only disgusts me. After everything with Holley, my heart is too broken to care anymore."

Luis frowned deeply and countered, "Really? I thought you were enjoying yourself back then!”

Elva retorted softly, "Grow up, Luis. We all just take what we need from each other."

She tried to push him away, insisting, "Now get up. It's time for you to leave, Luis. Don't think I still harbor feelings for you. There are plenty of other options out there. Why should I settle for you?"

Yet, she couldn't push him away completely.

Luis remained motionless, staring intensely at her, which unnerved her. “What are you plotting now? You're not thinking about- No, I absolutely do not want that now!"

Elva was overwhelmed, still feeling drained after their intense encounter from the previous days.

Ultimately, Luis declared firmly, “We must get married!"

He then pulled out his phone and started a video.

Elva's irritation flared upon seeing the footage- it was a video of them together from the other day. Although the definition was low, her identity was still unmistakable in the clip. Elva was horrified, realizing the potential damage to her reputation as a public figure if the video were to leak.

Luis spoke gravely. “I'm sorry, Elva. The video has been leaked."

He paused before adding, “Both our families have tried to stop it, but it's too late. For your sake and the interests of our companies, we need to marry."

Elva, processing his words, asked, “So, you're saying we can divorce once this is all over?"

Luis replied, "Essentially, yes."

His tone was uncomfortably business-like.

Elva responded with frustration, "I don't want to marry you, Luis. The thought alone repulses me. And I'm not concerned about the Fowler Group's stock prices anyway, let alone your family's."

“What did you just say?"

Luis exclaimed, holding her closer, "This isn't just about us. Think about the impact on our employees."

As she fought back tears, Luis softened his approach. “Your parents agree, though they're more worried about how this scandal affects your reputation."