Nearly fifteen minutes had passed when Eugene finally emerged.

His expression hadn't changed. He was calm and unreadable, just as it had been when he went in. There was no hint of whether the deal had gone through or not. Everyone around was left speculating.

"I bet it didn't go through. You know how Mr. Quincy is. He's easygoing most of the time, but once he sets his mind on something, he doesn't let go."

"Who knows? Maybe it worked out after all."

"Ha! Care to place a bet on it?"

With no official word from Quincy, the employees could only guess. But Lydia had a different approach. She could just ask.

When she entered the office, there was an unopened file on Quincy's desk, next to a pen that seemed freshly used. Her heart skipped a beat.

Had the rumors been true? Did he really agree to work with Eugene?

decided to ask directly. There was no point in dwelling on assumptions when she could face the truth head-on. "Quincy,

stunned. "You... you just ripped it

was the transfer

a deed for Southland?"

Southland area, and the company had just held a meeting about making it their next target.

an opportunity they had

the company a

with a steady gaze. "I didn't need his offer. We've got

ache in her chest, knowing Quincy was doing all of this for her. Without another word, she turned and

softly, holding her close. "We'll get the property on our

pull away, but he gently held her in place

"Mom," he said quietly.

that, Lydia stiffened

her back, softly reassuring her. But then, she overheard Mrs. Perez's voice through the phone. "Quincy, when are you going

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