Russell was an intelligent, wise, and mature man. He knew that Victoria was no longer the docile girl who obeyed all his orders that he had made his mistress seven years ago.
Victoria went from a little girl to the most beautiful president in Orlando, who had countless bosses wrapped around her finger in the past seven years.
Russell was trying to force Victoria to marry him.
Given Victoria's character today, she will never do so.
Besides, Russell was already in his fifties. He knew very well that he could no longer satisfy Victoria in certain aspects because he was far inferior to many young men in their twenties.
Instead of having her cheat and make him a cuckold after marriage, he would let her date men of her age.
Victoria discovered that Russell had really become more respectful towards her.
If it were seven years ago, he would have long resorted to brutal means to cripple Victoria's lover and make him leave her.