The next day, the tension from the previous night still hung heavy in the air. Archie and Veronica were on edge, wondering if Veronica's bold move of exposing Hiram and Hermione on Instagram would have any effect. They hoped it would make her parents reconsider their harsh decision to cancel the wedding.

In the late morning, the apartment phone rang, startling both of them. Veronica answered it, her heart pounding in her chest.

"Hello?"

"Veronica!" Hiram's voice was loud and angry. "What the hell have you done? Take that post down immediately!"

Veronica took a deep breath, her grip tightening on the phone. "No, Dad. I won't. You need to understand why we're so upset."

Hiram was silent for a moment, then his voice softened slightly. "Look, everyone in our family and Hermione's family will be at the Lodge mansion for a BBQ cookout today. Come over and let's talk this out."

Veronica glanced at Archie, who nodded in agreement. "Alright, Dad. We'll be there."

Later that afternoon, Archie and Veronica arrived at the Lodge mansion. The sight of the familiar house brought back a mix of emotions. They walked up to the door and were greeted by Hiram and Hermione, whose expressions were unreadable.

"Come in," Hiram said, his tone neutral.

As they entered the living room, they were met with the stern faces of Mary Andrews, Frank Andrews, and various family members from both sides. The tension was palpable, and Archie felt a knot forming in his stomach.

"What's going on?" Archie asked, his voice uncertain.

Frank stepped forward, his expression serious. "Come into the living room. We need to talk."

Veronica felt a chill run down her spine. "Why? What is this about?"

Hiram's voice was filled with restrained anger. "You'll see. Just follow us."

As they entered the living room, the atmosphere grew even more oppressive. The family members were seated around, all eyes fixed on them. Hiram and Hermione stood at the front, looking like judges about to pass a harsh sentence.

Hermione's voice was icy. "Kneel down and apologize to everyone here. Now."

Veronica's eyes widened in shock. "What? You can't be serious!"

Hermione's expression didn't waver. "If you don't, we will officially cancel your wedding. And Hiram's businessmen will be watching you kneel down and beg for forgiveness."

Archie felt a surge of anger and humiliation. "This is insane!"

Hiram's voice cut through the tension. "Do it. Or it's over."

With no other choice, Archie and Veronica reluctantly knelt down in front of everyone. The humiliation was almost unbearable. They could feel the judgmental gazes of their family members.

Veronica's voice trembled as she began. "We're sorry for what we did. We didn't mean to hurt anyone."

Archie followed suit, his voice tight with suppressed anger. "We're really sorry."

Some of the family members exchanged disgusted looks, clearly enjoying their humiliation. After what felt like an eternity, Hiram finally spoke.

"That's enough."

Veronica and Archie stood up, their faces flushed with shame and anger. As they turned to leave, Veronica couldn't help but speak her mind.

"We can't turn our wedding around now. All our groomsmen, bridesmaids, and best friends have already received their invitations. This is happening, whether you like it or not."

Archie nodded in agreement. "We're sorry for the trouble, but we're not going to let you ruin this for us."

With that, they left the Lodge mansion, their heads held high despite the humiliation they had just endured. As they walked away, they felt a renewed sense of determination. They would face whatever obstacles came their way, and nothing would stop them from having the wedding of their dreams.

As they returned to their apartment, Veronica and Archie knew they had made the right decision. They had stood up for their love and their future, and they wouldn't let anyone take that away from them. Their wedding in Paris would be a celebration of their love, resilience, and the unwavering support of their true family and friends.