If Dave's political enemies managed to seize control in his absence, reclaiming that authority later, even after his return, would become exceedingly difficult. That was precisely why Rafael had to suppress any news of Dave's abduction for the time being.
Allowing such information to reach the media would not only incite public unrest but also expose the nation's security as fragile and unreliable.
While Rafael handled matters on his end and Zhane assisted Luke, Hera quietly observed the three of them, her mind racing.
She tried to recall whether anything like this had ever occurred in the novel Athena had recounted after transmigrating inside the novel, 'The Thin Line Between Love and Lust'. Yet no matter how hard she searched her memory, she couldn't remember any of the male leads ever being placed in genuine danger.
There were moments of jealousy, misunderstandings, and minor setbacks, yes, but never a situation this serious.
