"But I hope this will be the last time," Lydia said firmly. "And please, tell Eugene for me that I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore."

Mrs. Ford seemed like she wanted to say something more, but Lydia had had enough. She was truly afraid of what they were capable of, so she hung up the phone without hesitation. After the call, Lydia paid extra attention over the next couple of days, even asking the receptionist to keep an eye out.

"No, we haven't received any suspicious packages in the past two days," the receptionist said, shaking her head.

"Good. Keep an eye out, and if anything shows up, just throw it away," Lydia instructed, feeling finally at ease as she walked away.

With no more mysterious packages arriving and no further contact from the Ford family, Lydia's mood lightened. She truly believed that the Fords had finally stopped causing trouble. But a few days later, she arrived at the office early, as usual, only to find employees gathered and whispering among themselves.

"Hey, do you think it's true?"

"That our Vice President Lydia is involved with the CEO of Ford Corporation?"

"I mean, those photos are all over the internet now, and it's heartbreaking for Mr. Quincy..."

you all talking about?" Lydia's voice cut through the room,

employees jumped in surprise, quickly standing

employees forced a smile. "Miss Lydia, you're here early today! You usually come in around

tire herself out. She

nothing to do at home,

the

a question. Answer me directly, no beating around the bush," Lydia

paled; she hadn't expected Lydia, who was usually so easygoing, to suddenly show

make sure

bonuses!" the employee stammered, unable to hold back

morning. It's all over the entertainment news. They're

'close'? There's nothing between us!" Lydia

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