The Caldwell Name is at Stake Chapter 6 Seth's POV I arrived at my parents ' home earlier than usual . I needed to seriously speak with them about what Roger was about to do to Ana . We need to ensure that Roger ends up looking bad in this situation , not Ana . I had a difficult time staying home last night . My sister , who is one of the nicest people I know , has done too much for this jerk . He had never been worthy of her ; he just didn't know it yet . I knew that Ana had created a fake profile , so Roger never discovered her true identity . That was the deal that was made . I know she stuck to it , as that ***** had already married Sasha . He wouldn't have done that if he had known who Ana was . I couldn't wait for him to find out what a monumental mistake he had made . Roger was the definition of a man - child . My sister had already purchased their new home , a lovely villa , for them to live in after getting married . He should have been the one to do that . He moved in over two months ago . Everything had been handpicked by Ana as she made the villa their home . I can't imagine how terrible she is going to feel once she realizes what Roger was planning to do to her . Roger forgot a life lesson : you don't bite the hand that feeds you . He was so entitled that he honestly thought he was going to get away with this unscathed . I would never allow that to happen . I would defend Ana with all I had , and I was going to have Mom and Dad help me do it . Dad didn't get where he was by being lenient when his family or his bottom line was attacked . I wasn't looking forward to showing them the video . But it had to be done . I usually arrive around noon to have lunch with them , but I got here early . Ana would occasionally join us , had to arrive early in order to get a plan together . I had already solved the problem . Holden liked Ana ; he never balked at the arranged marriage that our mothers cooked up . Our fathers also supported the union . They came up with it when Ana was fourteen years old , and her crush on Holden started . After clearing the gate , I drove up the winding drive to pull up at my parents ' home . I smiled just thinking about how excited she was going to be when she found out that she was going to marry Holden . She started her junior year in high school just fine , but then at Christmas , everything changed . It wasn't a gradual change either , it was like she had flipped a switch , and all her affection disappeared . It was apparent she didn't want to be around him anymore . Holden didn't know what had happened . He was as in the dark as we were at the time . Ana was always a little chunky , but she was still beautiful . She looked like our mother , except her hair wasn't blonde . She had Dad's brown hair , the only thing she received from him . He doted on her ; we both fell in love with her the moment she was born . She had Mom's caramel - colored eyes , which to me were her best feature . After she wrote Holden off , she started to gain weight . Mom and Dad were concerned . They knew something was wrong , but Ana refused to talk about it . They sent her to therapy , but she only went a few times before she refused to go again . No one knew how to help her . None of us mentioned her weight gain . We did ask if she wanted to talk , and she would just look at The Caldwell Name is at Stake us . We backed off , and she lost a little weight after starting college . She was happier there than she had been in a long time . I was just glad that she had moved on . Things would be tense when Holden would come over to our house . So I started going over to his house more often . Our parents never pushed , and Naomi , Holden's mother , told us to leave it alone . She said , " When Ana wants to tell us what happened , she will . I know it isn't that sweet girl's fault . " That comment was always made with a glare towards Holden . We knew whatever it was had been serious , but Ana never said a word . She was focused on designing and working with the temporary CEO Dad had put in charge of the company . She studied hard , and she excelled . She was always successful in whatever she undertook . She made it look easy . No one knew Fashion Forward was hers . Our parents had given us both the funds to start our own business when we graduated from high school . They wanted us to do what we wanted to do with our lives . Dad told me that I could always take over his business when the time came , and I will . I have someone in mind to run my company when the time comes . owned an e - sports and merchandise company that was doing well . But it wasn't the kind of challenge I needed . I needed more , and I was now being trained to step in when Dad decides to step down in the next year or two . I pulled up to the mansion and quickly got out . I was proud of my father for taking the five million dollars he had been given by my grandparents to start his company after he married Mom . He had been stunned to find out that she was a Wade . They were an elite family , and still hold wealth and status . They keep a low profile . Our father had turned that money into a multi - billion - dollar company . Our father understood why Mom had hidden her wealth from him . He loved her for who she was . He dotes on her to this day , their love still evident in all they do . They are a team and are willing to do anything to protect each other . I wanted a love like that , but I'll admit I haven't gone looking for it yet . Holden and I have played the field and now know who and what we don't want for our wives . Holden was the lucky one ; he would have a precious treasure for his wife . I'll still be on the lookout , but I'm not liking the selection that is currently out there . I have to admit I'm glad that Naomi and Hudson have stopped trying to push Tiffany at me . She was a mistake I had made years ago . I should never have messed with her that one time . It made her think she had a chance , but I've never liked her . We had shown up to swim at the Vaughns ' house one day . Ana had gone straight through the house and out the back door in her excitement . I knew she wanted to get to Holden quickly , and I had laughed at her excitement . One day , I hoped to be that excited about someone , I stopped to grab a drink from the fridge when I heard Tiffany call out to me . I knew she liked me ; she made no secret of it . She wanted what Ana had , an arranged married , with me as her groom . Tiffany was eighteen and about to start her senior year . She was one year older than Ana . 1 She was wearing a barely there bikini , and when she just dropped to her knees in front of me , I was stunned , but I didn't tell her no . I was twenty , and I don't think anyone in my situation would have refused . We went into the pantry for some privacy , and I wore protection . Holden and I always suit up . When I finally made it outside , Ana was gone . According to Holden and Gretchen , no one had seen her . I texted Ana , but she said something had come up and she had to go back home . Turns out , she walked the two miles back home . The mood after she left was tense . Both girls were clinging to us like we had proposed to them or something . Which wasn't going to happen . M 2/4 The Caldwell Name is at Stake I avoided Tiffany like the plague after that , and we were glad to go to college . The next time I saw Ana , it was Christmas . She was fine with me , but the love and care she had for Holden was gone . She never mentioned it , and our mother assured us all that it was just a minor setback . Ana was a teenager , and she had stress at school . She had a security detail , but they had been instructed to stay back unless someone physically threatened her . They had reported to my parents that they had seen nothing at school . We knew if she were having difficulties , she would tell one of us . We all figured that it was just teenage angst . Except it was still there . I started to wonder if my solution would be something Ana would accept . She might have loved and cared for Holden before , but she could barely stand to be in the same room with him now . " Seth , " My mother happily greeted me . " Hey , Mom , yeah , I know I came early , but I needed to show you and Dad something . I don't know how well you'll take it , but don't worry . Holden and I have already devised a plan to prevent Ana from being humiliated . Holden has agreed to marry her , in Roger's place ," I replied . I needed to let them know that , although this was a problem , a solution had been created . " Is it a video of Roger admitting he's married and his wife is already pregnant ? " my father asked . I was shocked that he knew . He seemed pretty calm . I know for a fact that he would never allow anyone to intentionally hurt Ana . " It is . If you knew about it , why didn't you tell me ? " I asked . Why was I not kept in the loop ? " Holden sent it to Ana , and she was naturally upset . She was crying , and we all knew that you would rush over and beat Roger up . She didn't want you to get in trouble or arrested . She's already working everything out . She's cancelling the wedding . She is going to sell her shares and watch as Roger's business collapses . Let her deal with this , Seth . I am going to help her . Ana will be fine . She's hurt , but she's resilient . I already know that she doesn't want to marry Holden ," my father replied . " I have to say that I'm a little hurt she didn't call me , " I responded . " Ana didn't want you to get into trouble trying to defend her , and she knew you would . She was thinking of you and the company . It would cause a scandal . She's right , it would cause a problem , but she wants to be the one to deal with Roger . Despite her being heartbroken , she still has her head on straight . We didn't try to exclude you . She just needed us to help her make plans . She also thought you might have come over with Holden , and she didn't want to see him , " my mother advised , and I flushed . I would have done exactly that . " I know she wants to deal with this alone , Mom , but the invitations have already been mailed out . We can't stop the wedding ; we can only change out the groom . Holden has always cared for Ana . Things are awkward between them , but you know as well as I do that Ana will have to get married in three weeks . It's out of our hands now . She has to realize that we can't back out of this . This isn't just about Ana anymore . The Caldwell name is at stake , " I reminded them . KatVonBeck