Chapter 1227

Lydia met Eugene's gaze, and when she saw the hint of a smile in his eyes, her heart sank. She had no idea what he was truly after.

Mrs. Fay's intentions, however, were crystal clear. She was trying to push the two of them together. "It's been so long since you've seen each other, I'm sure you have plenty to talk about," Mrs. Fay said, clearly pleased. "We older folks won't get in the way of your catch-up," she added, pulling Mrs. Ford aside for a private conversation.

With no one else around, it was just Lydia and Eugene left standing there. Lydia didn't waste any time. "What exactly do you want?"

Eugene's expression shifted, the warmth he had shown before disappearing. His tone turned sharp. "Isn't it obvious what I want? When we were kids, you said you'd marry me.

"Even after all these years, I've held onto that promise."

But the truth was, only he had taken it seriously. To Lydia, those childhood words were nothing more than childish banter.

The more Eugene thought about it, the angrier he became, a fire burning in his chest.

believe he was holding onto something from so long ago. "Eugene, I understand how you might feel, but I'm sorry. "Whatever I said back then doesn't mean anything now. I can't give you what you want. You're a great guy. You don't need to hang

of panic washed over her, and she instinctively took a step back. But she tried her best to stay

he started a company for you. But I also hear it's not doing too

many clients pulling out, how much longer do you think his company's cash

what

you behind all of this!" She glared at Eugene, fury

smirked. "Shouldn't I have

Lydia couldn't believe how

but he also saw her

get away with this," Lydia said coldly before turning

stood there, his figure now

the banquet, her mind racing with thoughts of Eugene's

felt sharper than usual. Lydia shivered, the

of cold wouldn't bother her, but tonight, it felt like it was

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