As Alexis took the coat, he paused. The tension between them heightened after their eyes met.

Evelyn, being young, didn't grasp the subtleties. She simply believed Leonel's coat was warm, his cooking skills impeccable, and his appearance pleasing.

Evelyn adored her father.

As soon as the green light appeared, Leonel restarted the car and reached the city hall in under half an hour.

Leonel's secretary awaited them at the building's entrance.