Rafael was defenseless against Eileen's coquettish pleas.

Luckily, a last thread of rationality held him back. "Honey, I really can't go with you. That day... that day I have something very important to handle."

"What could be more important than me?" Eileen turned away, pouting.

She so desperately wanted to introduce Rafael at the handover ceremony, but Rafael was being uncooperative.

It infuriated her.

Rafael held Eileen's waist, nuzzling her neck, his deep voice seductive. "Your matters are always the most important. But I want the handover day to be perfect. I don't want my presence to cause any regrets."

"Not showing up is the biggest regret!" Eileen said, her...