Now seeing Hera’s excitement, Rafael’s enthusiasm grew as he led the group inside. At the entrance, they were greeted by a reception area with a rosewood desk, elegantly designed to exude sophistication without being ostentatious.


    They were fortunate to arrive early and secure immediate seating in the rtively uncrowded restaurant. The ambiance was pristine, offering a refreshing and sophisticated atmosphere where patrons could unwind to the soothing melodies yed by a pianist in the corner.


    "I know you’re all probably tired from shopping and walking around. Feel free to order whatever you like," Rafael generously offered with a confident grin, shooting Hera a smile. Hera shrugged and looked at the menu, not about to pass up on a free meal.


    "Oh?! Why don’t you treat me too?! I’m starving!!!" A sensually raspy voice echoed behind them, drawing closer. The four of them whipped their heads around simultaneously to see Dave approaching. He looked haggard and disheveled as if he’d been on the run or something, not caring about his appearance at the moment.


    When he saw Hera among them, his eyes sparkled, and he strode over to sit beside her, his pale face finally gaining some color. He wanted tounch intoining about the grievances he had suffered that day, but when he met Rafael’s gaze, he swallowed his words and remained silent for a moment. Eventually, he joined in, yfully fawning over Rafael to treat him to the meal as well.


    "I didn’t know the Country’s Minister was so broke that he would resort to treats," Rafael scoffed, tossing the menu over to Dave.


    "Tell me about it! I was on the run all day—I didn’t even manage to bring my phone, let alone my wallet!" Dave replied through gritted teeth. From the moment he left home to head to his office, he was being tracked by the Korean dignitary he’d been avoiding for who knows how long, all while feigning illness.


    It wouldn’t have been a problem if they were just discussing business rted to the relic sites for tourism. However, the fact that he was also trying to push his daughter onto Dave and even went so far as to unreasonably pressure him into dating her, made Dave want to run and hide from that person.


    It wouldn’t have been a problem if the woman being pushed on him was just a part of their upper circle and he could simply ignore them. However, that dignitary held such immense influence in his country that mishandling the situation could lead to an international dispute. Today, he went on the run to devise a solution while his assistant covered for him. Unfortunately, his location was leaked the moment he relocated, trapping him in a situation where he could barely leave due to the dignitary and his bodyguards surrounding him.


    <i>’If I find out who’s responsible for this, I’ll skin them alive,’</i> he thought menacingly, his jaw clenched in anger. He was certain someone was aiding the Korean dignitary, possibly even pushing them, which only made him more determined to uncover the truth.


    He had never been schemed against so fiercely before; he felt like a cornered animal, running with his tail tucked between his legs, and it was not a ttering sight.


    At that moment, Leo, who was in the midst of signing some crucial contracts, sneezed forcefully. His assistant, rmed, feared he might being down with a cold and promptly administered medicine. It was the third time Leo had sneezed unexpectedly, unaware that certain individuals had been cursing him since the previous night.