"You!!!" Dave felt humiliated in front of Hera, and his anger only intensified. Reason left him, and all he wanted was to bash Leo’s face until he felt satisfied. Seeing Dave on the verge of losing his rationality from anger, Hera nced at the door. Sure enough, the bodyguards sent by Cindy to guard the entrance were all looking down at the floor with pursed lips. They had failed to stop Dave from entering because they were torn between conflicting orders: they were told not to let anyone into the private room without Hera’s permission, but at the same time, they were instructed to fully cooperate with Dave, who was conducting the investigation.


    Dave and his people encountered guards stationed at the door of private room 1, preventing entry. Dave immediately suspected Leo of cing them there to iste Hera and prevent her from seeking help. So, Dave and his men attempted to barge into the room multiple times, but despite their efforts and a fierce struggle with the guards, the door remained steadfastly closed. They fought relentlessly, hoping to create an opportunity to force it open, only to find that the door was exceptionally sturdy and resistant to their efforts.


    Faced with the impregnable door and unable to breach it physically, Dave resorted to utilizing the hotel’s management to enforce his authority. They had provided a verbal agreement to fully cooperate with Dave’s investigation, granting him ess to all areas within the hotel’s vicinity. This included Private Room 1, where the incident had urred.


    As Dave walked in, his worst fears seemed to be confirmed: Leo appeared to be taking advantage of Hera while she was preupied with administering the antidote. A wave of self-me washed over him for not ensuring Leo had taken the antidote and Hera remained safe before leaving. That’s how Dave interpreted the situation upon entering the room.


    When Hera noticed Dave rising to his feet once more, still intent on confronting Leo, she instinctively stepped forward to shield Leo from Dave’s wrath. Fortunately, Dave hadn’t yet made another move to attack Leo. Sensing the escting tension, Leo quickly reached out and took hold of Hera’s arm, intending to pull her behind him to ensure her safety, realizing Dave’s anger was intensifying and he might not be able to distinguish friend from foe in his rage.


    Seeing Hera shield Leo triggered a surge of frustration in Dave akin to swallowing a fly. His chest heaved with anger, but he found himself speechless, his attempts to articte his thoughts stifled by the overwhelming fury coursing through him. He was utterly incensed.


    Before he could unleash his fury, Hera intervened. "Please, just calm down a bit," she implored, her voice carrying a hint of urgency. "I got drugged too."


    Dave’s rage evaporated, reced by concern, as he assessed Hera’s well-being. His gaze swept over her, searching for any signs of distress or harm. Before he could voice his worries, Hera redirected her attention to the door. "Take all the utensils, tes, and sses from my seat and Leo’s seat," she instructed the guards who had been stationed at the door earlier, her tone authoritative. "Send them to thebs for identification to determine if they were the source of the drug." Hermand was swift and decisive.


    The woman who had been serving them earlier stood nearby, ready to assist. Hera didn’t need to specify which seats belonged to her and Leo; the woman guided the guards ordingly. Meanwhile, Hera instructed a waiter to fetch somerge zip-lock bags suitable for storing each utensil. With precision, the guards donned white gloves concealed within their suits, as if they were prepared for a crime scene at any moment.


    After sealing all the items in ziplock bags, the guards and the woman departed with Dave’s entourage to supervise them, leaving Hera and the two gentlemen to resolve their matters among themselves.


    Hera felt a twinge of nervousness as she observed Dave’s tumultuous emotions. He appeared devastated, angry, sad, and deeply concerned. Waiting for Hera to exin the situation, Dave’s expression reflected a mix of emotions, with a hint of resentment towards Leo for his actions. In Dave’s mind, the worst-case scenario loomedrge.