Ever since he met you in the social gathering-- along with his 'wife' psyche. His eyes was settled on you the whole day. He thought maybe you were prettier than Medea. Were you?

When he found out you were not from the Vasilios empire he got more interested in you. You were so mysterious. That empire where you came from had fallen years ago. Last name? First name? He didn't know. All he cared about was you really.

Another affair wouldn't hurt right? Plus he didn't really loved psyche.