"Why should he get it? This is completely unfair to the rest of us!"

"Exactly! We came here trusting the reputation of Wonders Corporation, and now you're just handing things over without any explanation?"

"How can you give it away like that without warning? At least give us a decent reason. This is shameless!"

The crowd erupted in complaints, clearly displeased by the sudden turn of events. Onstage, the host was visibly sweating, wiping his brow nervously. But there was no turning back now, so he braced himself and delivered the final blow. "This amethyst will go to Mr. Ford."

Upon hearing the prestigious Ford family name, the enraged socialites began to regain their composure. After all, the Ford family was no ordinary household. They controlled nearly half of the city's wealth, with the other half belonging to the York family. Everyone knew that the only heir of the Ford family was Eugene Ford, who had just returned from studying abroad.

"Mr. Ford, please come up to receive your item," the host called out.

eyes, his

just look over

be imagining

sure of it! I just don't know who Mr. Ford was looking at. Whoever it is, if he's interested, they're practically

the crowd, but Lydia's heart skipped a beat. She knew

squeezing tightly. The reassuring grip brought her comfort, easing her anxiety. She glanced at Quincy, who gave

without approaching her as she had feared.

assistants quietly approached Lydia, carrying the same box that had just been handed to Eugene. "Miss Lydia, Mr. Ford asked me to give this to you.

her head. "I can't accept this. Please take

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