"I'm still figuring out who's funding Damian. Don't worry, I'll catch them soon, right down to the roots," Bhuvi tried to reassure Glara with a calm expression.

"I trust you'll do your best for us, but please take care of yourself too. I... I don't want to lose again," Glara said, touching Bhuvi's hand on her shoulder.

Bhuvi smiled, gently massaging Glara's back of the hand, and said, "I'll be fine."

Bhuvi gave Glara a brief hug. "I'm off now," Bhuvi said as she released the embrace.

After bidding farewell to Glara, Bhuvi quickly got into her car. Unlike usual, this time Bhuvi left without an escort; she only requested...