'How dare he hit me? I can't believe it!' As I dismiss the unread messages, one from that detestable blonde catches my eye, demanding I return because she's leaving. Who do they take me for? No, this ends now, Isabella. You don't have to tolerate anyone. I'd rather be penniless than be with Luis again, let alone kowtow to Dad!

Dad would have a premonition that Luis would resort to violence, so he would threaten Luis on the day of the dinner. Should I call him? Inform Dad?Would he consent to my divorce? No, don't be absurd, Isabella. Dad is under Mum's thumb; it was her idea to marry me...