La Catelina (English Romance)
Episode 5
Juliana
Alex, can I talk to you alone for a second?
Alex
We had many moments of us being alone, Juliana. Maybe not tonight. We're here with family.
Juliana
You're not understanding...
Alex
Oh I certainly do so.
Amanda
Mr. Archibald, please have a seat by the sofa.
Alex
Thank you Mrs. Russell
Juliana
Dad, Alex and I met in Monaco
The servers set snacks and wine on the teapoy
Juliana
I didn't know he was THE Alex Archibald. I just saw a handsome and a confident man in him. I was drawn to him as he was. It's quite funny when I tell you how we actually met
Alex
Juliana was getting on a date she had that evening and I got mismatched with her on the table at the cruise. She didn't even notice until I started making jokes. Can't blame her, there was music and the lighting was not brilliant either
Juliana's eyebrows crinkled. This was not the story of how they met
Juliana was confused. Why is he messing it up. They had planned this whole thing. That's not how they met!
Alex
She was charming and breathtaking that night. Not that she's not now... She caught my eye more than the others did. I was simply drawn to her charisma
Juliana
Haha yeah, we were both drawn...
Alex was going according to his own script
Michael
Alex... can I have a moment with you?
Alex
We're having a family conversation here and I just got here...
Juliana
Dad, he's right. Alex, I'm sorry...
Michael
Cut the crap, Alex. I know why you're dating my daughter
Alex
Because I see a partner in her?
Michael
Because you want to work against our family business
Juliana
Dad, stop this. Please, I want you guys to set your past aside
Michael
Is this why you refused to reveal his identity, Julie?
Amanda
Please, Mike... I'm sorry Alex, I will be right back with Mike
Amanda
Mike, please join me outside
Alex
Since you want to make it simple for me. The hook is that I want 50% share to La Catelina
Michael
Is this the man you love, Julie?
Alex
Marriage of convenience is what I'm looking for. Juliana makes a good wife.
Michael
My daughter is not your convenience to have as wife. And I will not make deal for her to get married.
Alex
I will provide the life she wants. I am of age and is in look for a wife. She should be elite, educated, smart, confident and charming. Juliana fits the description.
Juliana
I don't agree to any of this. I thought you loved me?
Alex
I do, as my future partner. I do love you, Juliana. I vow to protect and provide for you: I will keep you happy and cherish our relationship.
Juliana
I... I don't want a mechanical love, Alex. I thought...
Alex
Isn't this what love is, Juliana
Michael
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news if it hasn't already been apparent to you, Mr. Archibald. But my daughter does not love you or wants to marry you.
Alex
I understand. If your mind ever changes, Juliana. The offer is always on the table. I have a liking for you.
Juliana
This will never happen because La Catelina is not our family business
Amanda
Though she is family, La Catelina is Camilla, my foster daughter's business.
Amanda
Camilla Carson is not our family but she is the founder of La Catelina
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