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Lydia was about to leave when Mr. Fay, who had remained silent until now, spoke up, his tone carrying an undeniable authority. "You're not going anywhere.

"There's a banquet tonight, hosted by the Ford family, to welcome back their son who just returned from studying abroad. He's your childhood friend, Eugene Ford. You're going, and that's final." There was no room for refusal in his voice.

The frustration Lydia had been holding in finally boiled over. "I'm not going."

Mr. Fay's expression darkened immediately. He was a man who rarely spoke, but when he did, he didn't like to be challenged. Lydia's defiance was testing his patience, and the only reason he wasn't already furious was because she was his daughter.

"Lydia, don't talk to your father like that," Mrs. Fay interjected, trying to calm the situation. "The Ford family has been close to us for generations, and Eugene is your childhood friend. It's only proper for you to show up and give them some respect." Lydia let out a cold laugh. "I know exactly what you're trying to do. You want to set me up with him, right?"

Mrs. Fay didn't deny it, but she pressed on. "It's not unreasonable. Eugene has always been fond of you, and-"

chance of that happening," Lydia cut her off, her voice

the same cold smile. "Then don't expect

Ford family's banquet. They even confiscated her phone, leaving her no way to contact Quincy. She was filled with anxiety but had no

evening, Lydia dressed in a sleek black V-neck dress and headed to the Ford family's event, accompanied by Mrs. Fay, who had

was etched with displeasure. She barely acknowledged anyone

noticing this, whispered sharply, "Fix your expression. Mrs.

tailored women's suit, her short hair

and more like Of business

warmly as

many years, but I'd recognize you

to your Aunt Nancy," Mrs.