Mr. Fay’s dark eyes seemed to pierce right through Quincy. “No matter how successful you are in your career, you’re still just someone working for others. My daughter deserves the best. Just because she chose to gain some experience on her own doesn’t mean she’s anordinaryperson.”His voice remained calm, almost devoid of emotion, but the words were sharp and cutting.Quincy had earned respect from many due to his outstanding abilities and his close association with Nash York. People regarded him highly, partly because of Nash and partly because of his own competence. Nash, known for his high standards, wouldn’t keep anyone around who wasn’t exceptional.But in Mr. Fay’s eyes, Quincy was still not good enough.Quincy remained composed. “I’ve known Lydia’s background since the day she joined us. We both earned our positions through hard work. If you think my current job isn’t good enough for her, I can start my own business. But I owe everything I have today to Mr. York, and I plan to stay by his side. I’m not looking to change careers.”His response was firm and unwavering. Without Nash, Quincy wouldn’t be where he is today. Resigning now would feel like a betrayal, like biting the hand that fed him.Besides, Nash couldn’t easily find someone as loyal and capable to replace him. And if Quincy left, Lydia would follow.If they both left, it would be a double blow to Nash, especially now that his focus was on his children and Nina.Mr. Fay’s expression remained cold. “Even if you promised to change careers right now, I still wouldn’t agree to let you marry my daughter.”With that, he turned his stern gaze toward Lydia. “It’s time to stop playing around and come home. I don’t want to resort to using force to bring you back.”Throwing those words at them, he walked away without looking back.He hadn’t dragged Lydia away this time, but his message was clear.Lydia looked worriedly at Quincy. “Quincy, my dad, he’s not “”I understand. If I were a father, I’d probably be even more protective.”What parent wouldn’t want the best for their child, especially their daughter? If there’s a better match available, why settle for anything less?Lydia took a deep breath and hugged Quincy tightly. “Time will show him who you really are. I believe that, in the end, he’ll accept us.She paused and asked, “But have you ever thought about starting your own business?”Lydia knew how loyal Quincy was to Nash, but she also believed he had the capability to strike out on his own. After all, she wasn’t planning to stay at York Corporation forever either. Quincy’s decision seemed like a sacrifice to her. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ηᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.He answered with certainty, “I made a promise to stay by Mr. York’s side. Now that he’s stepped back from the business, it would be impossible to replace someone like me in a short time.”Besides, with Nash stepping back from day-to-day operations, Quincy was now making many of the decisions.Whether as a CEO or an assistant, Quincy’s role was to get things done, and Nash had always compensated him fairly.Lydia understood his dedication. She knew that once Quincy made a decision, he wouldn’t change it lightly.Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling that Quincy was holding himself back. With his talent, he could definitely start his own business. Even if it would take time to find a suitable replacement, Quincy couldn’t stay at York Corporation forever. After all, no one was truly indispensable.If Quincy left, someone else would eventually step up.