As Lydia's gaze swept over the room, her smile faltered when her eyes landed on someone unexpected.

Eugene had just reached the reception desk with a group of people, but suddenly stopped, his piercing gaze locking onto hers.

Her heart began to race, and she quickly looked away.

"Miss Lydia, are you okay?" someone beside her asked, noticing the sudden change in her expression.

She forced a weak smile and shook her head. "I'm fine, let's keep moving."

But on the way back, she couldn't shake the unsettling image of Eugene from her mind. It played on a loop, dragging her into a spiral of growing unease.

Lately, Eugene seemed to haunt her like a living nightmare. Why had he shown up today? After everything he had already done to her, what more did he want?

walking faster, her emotions getting the best of her. "Miss Lydia, please

But before she

safety of Quincy's hold. His heart pounded against her, racing just as fast as hers. Clearly, the scare hadn't only rattled her. Quincy had been just as frightened by the close call. "Lydia, are you alright?"

fine," she managed to say, just

wasn't surprised to

suit fit perfectly, highlighting the sharp lines of his face. To anyone else,

the part of a refined businessman. But Lydia knew better. Beneath that polished exterior lurked a man capable

that night still haunted her, and every time she saw him, fear gripped her

back at him, his expression unreadable. Without a word, he gently released Lydia

don't go," she pleaded,

reassuring look, his warm hand briefly squeezing hers. "I'll be right

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