"Don't worry. I'll take care of it. You can rest assured," Alexandre said with quiet confidence.
He knew better than to mistake Hera's agreement as a promise of affection. She hadn't accepted him as a lover—only chosen not to push him away, not to create more trouble for herself in a land where enemies were watching her every move. Alexandre understood her position clearly.
Right now, Mindy and her circle would no doubt retaliate, looking for any excuse to strike back. If Hera had outright rejected him, it wouldn't have stopped Mindy—it might've even made things worse. And if she'd offended Alexandre on top of that, she'd be caught in the crossfire from both sides.
Hera's decision wasn't one of romance—it was strategy. And Alexandre, despite the emotions stirring in him, respected her for it.
"Thank you, Mr. Arnault," Hera said with a polite smile before turning to leave.
