Victoria immediately took the box and closed it, then handed it back to Lucas, saying firmly, "Thanks for your kindness, Lucas, but I'll only wear things my boyfriend gives me. I can't accept this."
Her intention to stand up for Lorenzo was quite obvious. Lucas looked at the box in her hand, a flash of pain crossing his eyes. After a long silence, he slowly reached out and took it. He stared at Victoria and asked softly, "Victoria, is Lorenzo really the one you can spend your life with?"
Everyone present was stunned by Lucas's words. They were all puzzled, wondering why Lucas would suddenly ask such a question upon their first meeting. It seemed quite impolite.
Victoria looked at him in confusion, then nodded earnestly. She was thinking, "What's wrong with him? What does who I'm with ha
