"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..."

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

in surprise, quickly standing up

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

so she wouldn't tire herself out. She usually didn't arrive until after 9 AM, but today she had woken

home, she decided to head in early but only to

like the

around the bush," Lydia said, her

Lydia, who was usually so easygoing, to suddenly show this side

sure

bonuses!" the employee stammered, unable to hold

over the entertainment news. They're saying that you're close with the

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

don't believe me, just check for yourself." The employee pulled up a trending

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