"Damn it, to hell with your ’long time no see’!!"

"Huh." Victor Gale pressed his hands to either side, his body leaning heavily against her. "Madam, tonight either give me an explanation or we’ll settle this."

She could clearly feel how close the man’s burning chest was, just as it had been back then.

"Settle your damn..." Before she could finish cursing, he reached out and pinched her cheek, then his scorching breath swept down on her. She wanted to scream but didn’t dare, fearing the servants would hear.

When he pulled away, her mind was already scattered, and she didn’t know how she ended up in the room. In such a short time, he had kissed her several times.

Eliana Beckett was left only with a sense of defeat...

...

"Madam, I’ve got some matters to handle first, I’ll come back later to speak with Eva," Liam Coldwell’s words interrupted the thoughts of Eliana and Victor.

As he left the villa, a minister who had followed from Z Country was waiting outside: "President Gale."

"What’s the matter?" Liam Coldwell asked.

"President Gale, there’s so much state business in Z Country, it’d be best if you return soon..." Before the person could finish, Liam interrupted, "Of course, I know. No need to persuade me, all of you go back."

Standing by the dozen luxury cars were bodyguards and subordinates, along with the Minister and Vice-Minister of the Department of Affairs.

Liam Coldwell thought he wouldn’t see Eva Nightingale today, but who would have thought...

A red sports car appeared in view, speeding like lightning before stopping with a sharp brake.

It could be described as a perfect high-speed drift.

The car stopped, the door opened, and Eva Nightingale’s delicate face came into view.

As soon as she got out, she noticed this grand scene, truly befitting the President of Z Country. This lineup seemed even more impressive than Lucas Knight’s appearance... No, it doesn’t.

"Miss Bennett," Liam Coldwell’s aide greeted politely, as was fitting for Eva’s status.

"Hmm." She replied with a smile, then looked at Liam Coldwell, "Is there something, President Gale?!"

"There’s a dinner this evening at the hotel, I’d like to invite you. You won’t refuse, will you?"

"Hmm, I won’t." She replied with a smile.

Liam Coldwell had gone through a lot just to save her last time. He was a pretty good guy, and besides, the Coldwell Family and the Bennett Clan had a long-standing connection. Even though Eva had only recently met Liam Coldwell, it didn’t affect the relationship between the two families at all.

The influence of Z Country shouldn’t be underestimated either, even though Liam Coldwell had just assumed office and the Presidential Inauguration had not long passed, his position might not be that stable. Because of different systems, he might still be constrained by others. Eva should stay close to him, after all, many people were still wary of the powers in Eastern Europe.

If Liam Coldwell ever needed her help, she would undoubtedly agree without hesitation. Because when she called him for help that night, terrified of the sea, she had cried and his voice was full of patient comfort, all pouring out his concern.

He, of course, agreed to save her without hesitation!

Thus, favor is favor.

Revenge for enemies, repayment for favors.

Although it can’t be considered a significant favor with Liam Coldwell, it’s still a token of appreciation.

The thing Eva Nightingale dislikes most is owing favors!!!

Owing a favor makes one guilty, being guilty means one’s weaknesses are exposed, and exposed weaknesses make it easy to be controlled by others.

She won’t become someone like that.

The dinner was set for seven in the evening, a grand banquet.

Seeing that there was still time, Eva went to look for Lucas Knight, but he was nowhere to be found.