Lydia knew exactly what Quincy was worried about, so she offered him a reassuring smile. "I'll be fine. I'll go and be right back. If you're still chatting with Mr. William and I'm not back, come find me. Does that put your mind at ease?" Only then did Quincy reluctantly let her go.

The yacht was enormous, and Lydia wandered for a bit before finally finding the restroom. The interior was lavish with golden walls and ornate mirrors with intricate designs on the edges. Everything exuded luxury. After washing her hands, she was ready to head back, but as soon as she stepped outside, she froze.

"Lydia, what a coincidence to run into you here."

The man standing in front of her was none other than Eugene.

"What are you doing here?" she blurted, immediately regretting the question. Mrs. Ford was attending the gala, so of course her son would be there too. She mentally chastised herself for asking something so obvious.

Eugene smiled, his eyes dark and intense as he stared at her. The depth in his gaze sent a shiver down her spine. "You're still just like you used to be."

him that the past was long behind her. It was pointless to keep bringing it up. It meant nothing to her now. But before she could say anything, Eugene smoothly changed the subject, as if reading her thoughts. "I heard there's a rare gemstone being auctioned tonight. It's a piece carved

"The stone is actually an amethyst,

But there was something dizzying about the way he spoke, the way his presence seemed to fill the narrow space between them. Lydia's frown deepened. She didn't want to linger here with him any longer. "I'm not interested in the gemstone, but thanks for telling me. I'll be going

for a reply, she quickly turned and

suit approached Eugene, bowing respectfully. "Mr. Ford, everything you

the auction starts, someone will approach Miss

demeanor had cooled significantly. It seemed

to send chills down his spine. He couldn't help but feel

paused, as if remembering

be bidding directly. Everything's been arranged with the host, so rest assured, we'll secure the gemstone." Eugene said

the hallway, as if something monstrous were chasing her. The sound of her high heels clicking against the floor was

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