"Stop being ridiculous," Zachary's voice carried a cool detachment, as if trying to distance himself from the situation.

Rebecca stood frozen, her gaze accidentally meeting Zachary's deep dark eyes.

They both frowned, locked in a silent stare, neither willing to look away first.

It was Danielle who turned her head first, drawing Rebecca's attention.

Rebecca's hand tightened at her side before she asked quietly, "This Silverleaf Lotus... was it Zachary's?"

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