The grand ballroom in Dallas was filled with flowers and hundreds of smiling guests.
Lucas adjusted his black bow tie while standing near the marble altar.
He looked toward the back doors waiting for his beautiful bride Chloe to appear.
His father Robert stood beside him with a proud look on his face.
Robert was a wealthy businessman who built a massive empire in Texas.
Lucas had worked hard for years to earn his father's respect and love.
The music started to play softly as the heavy oak doors opened wide.
Chloe walked down the aisle in a stunning lace wedding dress.
Beside her walked Evelyn, the woman Robert had married two years ago.
Evelyn wore a striking orange dress that caught everyone's attention immediately.
As they reached the altar, Evelyn suddenly gasped and stumbled backward.
The music stopped abruptly as several guests stood up in surprise.
Evelyn turned her back toward the crowd showing bright red marks across her gown.
Evelyn: He pushed me in the hallway right before the ceremony!
Lucas: What are you talking about?
Evelyn: Lucas grabbed me and demanded I stay away from his father!
Lucas: That is a complete lie!
Chloe: Lucas, how could you do this today?
Lucas stepped back as the crowd began to whisper in deep shock.
He looked at his father expecting Robert to defend his own son.
Instead, Robert stared at him with cold anger in his dark eyes.
Robert: Did you touch her, Lucas?
Lucas: No, Dad, I swear on my life!
Chloe: She ruined our entire wedding!
Evelyn: He tore my dress and threatened to ruin the whole family!
Lucas dropped to his knees on the cold marble floor in utter desperation.
He reached his hands out to beg his father to listen to reason.
Lucas: Dad, please! Let me explain!
Robert: Get up off the floor and leave this house right now!
Lucas: I was in the dressing room the entire time!
Robert: You are dead to this family!
Robert pointed his finger toward the exit with absolute finality.
Lucas felt his heart break into a million sharp pieces right then.
He looked at Chloe, hoping she would stand by his side.
Chloe turned her head away and refused to meet his eyes.
Lucas knew in that dark moment that a trap had been set.