When Quincy dropped to his knees, the room fell silent. It was a rare and powerful gesture that showed just how deeply he cared. Few men would humble themselves like that, but in that moment, Quincy left no doubt about his love for Lydia. His commitment had never wavered.

Lydia, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn't stop crying. Seeing her tears, Mr. and Mrs. Perez finally softened. Unable to bear seeing her so upset, they reluctantly relented, allowing Quincy to take her home.

On the way back, the tension between them was palpable. Though they were together, something invisible stood between them, making everything feel awkward. Lydia's mind wandered back to what Quincy had said earlier.

"You mentioned that someone took advantage of the situation," she said, breaking the silence. "Do you know who it was?"

Both of them had long suspected that someone was behind the rumors, but they hadn't been able to pinpoint exactly who.

Quincy, in the middle of taking off his jacket, froze for a moment. His eyes flickered briefly before he answered, "It was Eugene who took you that night."

But after a brief pause, she realized he

like something sharp hit her in the chest, and she almost stumbled.

all of this?" she whispered, her voice barely

on her face, Quincy regretted telling her the truth.

she murmured, her voice trembling. "I thought we were friends..." Her body sank slowly to the floor, her legs giving out beneath her. Seeing her in so much pain only made Quincy's anger toward Eugene burn hotter. He wanted nothing more than to tear him apart for what

this. Let me help you up." Quincy

me?" Lydia clung to his hand, her

was the frustration she had been holding in for days or the deep hurt from Eugene's betrayal. His two-faced behavior cut her

down her face, falling onto Quincy's hand, the

office, he held her in his arms

contract or business deal Ford Corporation had lined up, Quincy went after it with

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