"Oh! Hera! What a pleasant surprise!" A refreshing, gentle voice greeted them from the elevator entrance, prompting Hera to look up from her conversation with the enthusiastic Bry.
A refined gentleman with a warm demeanor greeted Hera with a refreshing smile. "Mr. Greyson?!" Hera’s voice trailed off as she noticed Rafael and Zhane standing behind Luke, all of them fixing their gaze on her.
"I’m thrilled to see you again!" Luke eximed, casting a swift nce over the people on the elevator. His eyes met Xavier’s surprised gaze as Xavier looked back and forth between Hera, Luke, and the rest of the group. Xavier hadn’t realized that his friends were acquainted with Hera.
"Oh! You must be Hera! You’re certainly even lovelier in person than on the screen!" Another voice chimed in, apanied by the appearance of a head peeking out from behind Rafael. The voice carried both liveliness and a subtle hint of allure and authority. Stepping out from behind Rafael was an equally tall man, just as strikingly handsome as the rest of them. He sported burgundy, slightly wavy hair that had a long hair tail at the back, and captivating amethyst eyes that twinkled like stars. His demeanor exuded mischief, and he seemed to approach everything with a yful air of nonchnce.
But Hera was immediately struck by a sense of familiarity upon seeing him. She recognized him from numerous televised diplomatic meetings with other countries.
He hails from a lineage of politicians. At just 24 years old, he demonstrated exceptional capability by resolving a longstanding conflict with a hostile nation, achieving a remarkable feat of diplomacy without any casualties. His decisive action earned him widespread acim, garnering support from other nations. In recognition of his achievement, he received a rare exception to run for the position of the country’s minister, a role typically reserved for individuals aged 30 and above.
He was none other than Dave Carson, the remaining male lead Hera had yet to meet, and the fourth male lead in the novel ’Thin Line Between Love and Lust’. Known by the country as a serious and charismatic leader, Dave had a reputation for being adept at his work. Despite his striking appearance, resembling that of a male idol, his aplishments spoke for themselves. He consistently achieved remarkable results, propelling the country to greater heights on the world stage, with noints about his methods.
His family had a close rtionship with the military, a tradition that ensured the Carsons’ presence in both politics and the army, maintaining a harmonious bnce of power. However, this alignment also made him a target in politics, as his influence posed a threat to rival families. They feared the Carson’s power could overshadow their own, potentially leading to their decline over time.
"Nice meeting you too?" Hera managed to reply, pulled from her reverie by Bry tugging at her sleeve. <i>’No wonder Athena described Dave Carson as an alluring but cunning red fox,’</i> she thought, noting the seductive charm in his demeanor. ’Well, they all seem to have that allure.’
Hera cleared her throat as they made way for the rest of them. However, before anyone else could speak, Luke once again took the lead, not even giving Zhane and Rafael a chance to greet Hera. "Are you having a housewarming party in your new ce since you’re back?"
In truth, Luke, Rafael, and Zhane all hurried here to see Hera after they saw in the livestream that she was about to arrive home. However, they didn’t expect to run into each other in the Jade Dragon Building’s lobby. Dave, on the other hand, simply tagged along with Rafael. At the time, he was goofing off in Rafael’s office to avoid his assistant’s incessant nagging about unnecessary tasks. When he noticed Rafael leaving, he decided to join him.
He didn’t anticipate finding the busy Zhane there as well, although Luke’s presence wasn’t surprising given that he also resided there. Dave found the situation amusing, curious to see how things would unfold with all his friends vying for Hera’s attention. He suspected Luke was merely looking for reasons or excuses to invite himself up to Hera’s ce when he asked about the housewarming party.
Hera initially shook her head, but then a thought struck her. "Well, it’s not exactly a housewarming party. More like an impromptu meal since I haven’t had the chance to prepare anything borate. But if you’re up for it, you’re wee to join." She had considered making an excuse to avoid them, particrly Rafael due to his sister. However, she also recalled her personal mission to connect with the male leads, presenting this as an opportune moment.