Thus, their proximity had turned into a negative distance.
Colin looked at her flushed ears, feeling quite pleased, and picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Miyazaki contacted me. He invites you and your companion to a yacht party tonight."
Although Colin came to Japan for the cooperation with Haruki Group, another purpose was to meet Michihiko Miyazaki.
He hadn't expected Michihiko to contact him this early, but he would attend the invitation.
"Tell Mr. Miyazaki that I will be there on time," Colin replied after hanging up the phone.
Eranthe observed him and asked, "Do you have something important to attend to now?"
"Nothing important, just an invitation."
"Then let's head back."
"What do you feel like eating?" Colin held her hand as they walked back.
Eranthe didn't really like Japanese cuisine. She could tolerate the occasional raw and cold dish, but after eating it for two or three days, her stomac
Sometimes, even Eranthe couldn't distinguish what exactly their relationship was."Do you really want to get married?"After a while, the man spoke.Eranthe didn't make it absolute, "It's too distant for now, haven't thought about it."Colin sighed in relief, pulled her closer, and kissed her on the forehead. "Sorry, let's not argue anymore."Suddenly, Eranthe felt uncomfortable and frustrated. Why did they always revolve around the same question? Couldn't he understand what he really wanted?She didn't want it now, but in the future, she might form a family with someone else. By then, he would probably be tired of her.On the other side, Urania was still complaining about Eranthe being too busy with work, delaying her search for a boyfriend.Adrian set down the newspaper, "Are you trying to introduce someone to Eranthe?""Not me, it's Susan."Adrian thought for a moment, "Let's not get involved in this. Everyone
Relying solely on Ioli Group was clearly not enough.However, because he wasn't interested in her, Colin wouldn't delve into anything she did."Thanks for your reminder. I'll be cautious."Colin thought for a moment and sent a message to Morris, arranging for someone to follow Eranthe."Don't worry, Mr. Rodriguez, there will always be someone by your and Miss Eranthe Taylor's side."When Colin and Eranthe arrived at the dock, quite a few people had already gathered. Despite the cold weather, a group of bikini-clad beauties had appeared on the deck.Takayuki enjoyed this style, and Colin had gotten used to it."Follow me, don't be afraid."Eranthe nodded and followed him, unable to resist saying, "Dealing with these kinds of people must be quite draining for you.""Yeah, that's why you have to protect me tonight."Confused, Eranthe asked, "What do you mean?""Did you see those women? Don't let them get close
"Can I invite you to dance?"A strange presence approached, and Eranthe shifted her body to avoid it. She looked up to see a Japanese man, not exceptionally handsome but tall."I'm Takayuki Miyazaki. This party is organized by my uncle."While showcasing wealth and family background, his smile remained constant. "I don't think we've met before."Eranthe didn't believe that someone from the Miyazaki family wouldn't know Colin's companion, and she didn't consider the man before her to be simply striking up a conversation. After all, his sudden approach had already exceeded normal safety boundaries.Whether you called it paranoia or heightened vigilance, she didn't want to engage with the man in front of her.She placed her drink on the bar and said, "Hello, Mr. Miyazaki. Thank you for your and your uncle's warm hospitality. However, my boyfriend probably wouldn't want me to have contact with other men."With a playful expression, she st
As she was about to be thrown into the plane, someone hurriedly ran over, "Mr. Miyazaki ordered that no one is allowed to leave."Any helicopter launch would undoubtedly be noticed."What should we do then?""First, hide the woman!"Eranthe didn't know why, but she silently breathed a sigh of relief. Colin must have noticed her absence. Never before had she so eagerly anticipated seeing him.Colin's supernatural abilities had already informed him of Eranthe's whereabouts. In his anger, he bared his wolf teeth, but Morris restrained his hand, "Mr. Rodriguez, don't!"If Colin's werewolf identity were discovered by the Miyazaki group, it could potentially affect the entire werewolf family's financial situation. It might even lead to a global hunt against them by humans, triggering a survival crisis for their kind.Colin managed to restrain his anger at the last moment.Understanding the situation, Morris personally went to the con
Without bothering to look at her, he said, "Morris, keep an eye on her."Minako Ioli realized she had offended him greatly, so she didn't care anymore. "She was taken onto a helicopter and left already. Now, who knows which man's bed she's rolling on. What do you want to find? It's too late. I tampered with these monitors. All from yesterday. What can you see now?"Colin abruptly turned to her.Minako Ioli, excited, grinned. "You're anxious. Hahaha, Colin, beg me, and I'll tell you!""Do you have a fucking mental problem?" Morris couldn't help but wonder if this Japanese woman had some mental issues.However, beneath Colin's handsome face, there was not a hint of disgust, as if his previous loss of control and outburst were just a dream orchestrated by Minako Ioli."Call Chole in," Colin ordered coldly.Minako Ioli detested looking up at him and despised his perpetually expressionless demeanor. It seemed like he never had any emotiona
Eranthe knew this man wouldn't let her go easily, but she was stubborn to the core. She would rather die than beg for mercy from him.Takayuki knew that help would arrive soon, and when it did, he would toss this woman into the sea. Once she was retrieved, he would find a way to escape.Unfortunately, Takayuki Miyazaki's actions weren't quick enough.The door was kicked open, and without even seeing who entered, Takayuki was thrown aside with great force, crashing into a nearby cabinet.All Eranthe could see was a slender figure heading towards her on the bed.She could barely open her eyes, but she could make out Colin approaching her. She instinctively reached out her hand, and when she felt his trembling hand grasp hers, she choked out a sound.Never before had she wished for his presence as strongly as she did now.Colin, drenched by the water from above, lifted Eranthe in his arms. "It's okay, don't be afraid, don't be afraid!"
As soon as Frank turned around, Oriel, who had been avoiding him, asked, "What happened to her? Did Colin mistreat her?"Frank hesitated, unsure of whether to disclose the information. "She's fine, just had a little accident. It has nothing to do with Colin.""Are you going to Japan now?""Yeah."At this moment, Frank's face had lost its playful demeanor. After all, given Colin's temper, this matter was likely far from over."Are you really going?""Of course, I can't leave her alone over there!"Frank directly asked for leave from the directorial team. After all, Oriel's contract was only until today, and he was an investor, so staying behind to make dinner arrangements wouldn't make much difference.After hanging up the phone, Colin turned back. Eranthe had already gotten up by herself. When she saw him suddenly returning, she quickly tried to retreat, leaving Colin a bit speechless."I've seen and touched every inch o
Colin found the situation boring at this point."Probably because she will never treat a man as her everything, nor will she do anything immoral to get a man. She has more principles than you. You look down on her?""From the most primitive and brutal perspective, you've lost in terms of looks. She also graduated from a prestigious school. As for background, it's not something people can choose. Forcing unwanted feelings onto others, with your mindset, who could you have a good relationship with?"He stood up after speaking, finding it all quite amusing.He never thought Eranthe was unworthy of him; he had always insisted on this relationship, which led to the current situation. On the other hand, she never expected him to stay, making it impossible for him to leave.One thing she said was true, maybe he was inherently like this.Minako Ioli stared blankly at him, waiting for Colin's order to have her imprisoned and the news released, offici
Eranthe replied, "If I had no conscience, I wouldn't give you medicine to take."Colin turned his head in frustration.Morris arrived promptly upon hearing that Colin was ill, and Eranthe happened to be handing over her shift to him."Follow the instructions on the medicine label for him. I've prepared hot water. Just remember to close the door when you leave," Eranthe said, aware that she had only half an hour for her commute and couldn't linger.Morris nodded repeatedly but then noticed the deathly stare from his boss."Miss Taylor.""Yes?""Today, I also need to take a day off with Mr. Rodriguez. Could you please take care of him?""Today's schedule is packed for me. I can't look after him," Eranthe replied, well aware of Morris's tactics. His loyalty was clearly with Colin.Morris was quick on his feet. "Miss Taylor, my mom is coming to Assyria City today. I was planning to take the afternoon off anyway. Mr. Rodrigue
Colin raised an eyebrow in disappointment, then spread out the sheets and lay down with the cat.But clearly, he couldn't sleep. The scent of the woman still lingered in the air, constantly tempting him and making him feel uncomfortably hot.He decided to take off his shirt, his long legs hanging off the sofa because it was too small for him to stretch out fully.Every time he closed his eyes, he pictured her exceptionally enchanting appearance.Inside the house, Eranthe tossed and turned, feeling like her territory had been invaded. She regretted not ignoring him.Why was this so troublesome? If only she had ignored him, she would have fallen asleep by now.After lying in bed for half an hour without feeling drowsy, she scratched her head, feeling the need to use the bathroom. But the bathroom was outside the room...What if that dog suddenly pounced on her?If he dared, she would punch him.Eranthe silently vowed, lift
Eranthe: ...She really wanted to smash this guy with the water bottle."Go home!"If she kept listening to him, she might start feeling a little soft-hearted.Colin smiled subtly and followed her casually, like a large dog.On the way home, Eranthe repeated multiple times not to take advantage of any opportunity to enter her home.Colin agreed readily, and when it came time to open the door, she insisted on watching him enter before she unlocked it, like she was guarding against a thief.Colin asked, "Are you really sure you don't need me to escort you home?""Mr. Rodriguez, I'm already home.""What if someone unwelcome shows up at your place?"Eranthe laughed, "Then I'll call the police. It's scarier letting you in. Maybe you should worry more about whether there's a headless ghost under your bed at night, or someone staring at you from outside your window."After saying this, Eranthe watched with satisfa
"..." Eranthe concluded that communicating with him was indeed asking for trouble.Eranthe opened the door to leave, and Colin followed.Eranthe cursed inwardly. She had let her guard down. It seemed Colin had taken advantage of the moment to change his clothes, and now he was accompanying her to eat."Mr. Rodriguez, someone of your stature shouldn't be playing the role of a tracker," Eranthe remarked."No, of course not," Colin assured her."Let's hope you stick to that," Eranthe responded skeptically."Agreed."The two entered the elevator. "Where are you headed, Mr. Rodriguez?""Depends on my mood.""..." What a watertight answer! Depending on his mood meant wherever she was going, he would follow!The elevator quickly arrived, and as luck would have it, they encountered the elderly lady downstairs again."Oh dear, finished your meal, young couple? Going out for a stroll?"Eranthe smiled awkwardly
Wasn't he just trying to make her insist he stay?"Forget it, sit down and eat. It's like I'm bullying you," she muttered.Colin moved closer. "Miss Taylor, are you inviting me?"He glanced at his watch. "During my working hours, I'm not allowed to eat with clients, but if a client requests it, I can provide additional services.""What additional services? Dishwashing?""A deep kiss.""Eh?" Eranthe gave him a deadpan smile. "You're fired.""My employer isn't Miss Taylor, so you don't have the authority for that, but you can complain.""And the solution to complaints—is it also a kiss?"Colin remained serious, adopting an austere expression. "Miss Taylor, I'm here for part-time work, not to sell myself."Eranthe couldn't stomach her meal after that.“Colin, are you even serious? Should I start a fundraiser to buy you a mirror?” Eranthe retorted, still seething.This guy had the audac
Then, as if in disbelief, the doorbell rang."I'm sorry, Miss Taylor, it seems the nutritionist has arrived. We've already paid, so it would be awkward to send him away."Eranthe: ...Why did you even schedule this?!It's just stirring up trouble for no reason!She didn't want to take it out on innocent people, so she hung up the phone and went to open the door, expecting to see a lady but finding a tall man at the door instead.Eranthe burst out laughing, "Mr. Rodriguez.""When did you start moonlighting as a nutritionist?" Eranthe crossed her arms, eager to hear what else he could come up with.Colin raised an eyebrow, "Just bored after work, making some extra cash."He gestured to come inside, leaving Eranthe speechless. She was also worried about leaving the door open and the cat suddenly darting out.Once Colin successfully entered, it was just like before—efficiently grabbing onions, ginger, and garlic
Most likely, Colin was just there as a witness the whole time.Eranthe adjusted her position, leaning closer to the car window, and closed her eyes again.When she woke up once more, it was to the sound of honking outside the window.She suddenly looked as night fell, turning her head abruptly to meet the man's dark gaze.She jumped slightly, and Colin said casually, "Awake?"Eranthe checked the time and realized it was already 7:40. She must have slept quite a while in the car. "Why didn't you wake me?" she asked.She opened the car door. "Thank you for driving me back."As she picked up her bag to head home, she noticed Colin was also getting out of the car.Eranthe halted her steps. "Are you planning to come to my house?"Colin admitted nonchalantly, "Yes."Eranthe was incredulous. "Mr. Rodriguez, don't play dumb. Wasn't I clear enough?"Colin replied, "Shouldn't a pursuer safely escort you to the doorst
Alexis wasn't under Mr. Hill Vice President Hill's jurisdiction, so he didn't react much either.After the meeting dispersed, Eranthe clearly noticed several leaders looking displeased.Just as Mr. Hill Vice President Hill was giving Eranthe instructions about which projects to prioritize next, Eranthe was taking notes with her pen when she saw the hotel manager rushing over to a group of leaders."What's going on?" Eranthe watched as the leaders headed towards the coffee shop, and shortly after, police cars arrived.It seemed they were trying to contain the situation and were ordered to return to the city promptly.Eranthe had already checked out and didn't want to get involved in others' affairs. She hoped to catch a ride with Mr. Hill Vice President Hill, but then she saw him being called away as well."Forget about it, let's all go back," Eranthe muttered to herself as she turned around, but then Colin's phone call came through.S
"Okay, if you really end up with Eranthe, I'll learn from you.""Does Oriel really want to be with you? Just flattering yourself," Colin, in a bad mood, retorted sharply.Frank sighed, "Ah, men without a sex life are truly terrifying."Colin ignored him.From behind the water feature, voices could be heard.Although not loud, with few guests around, the conversation was clear."That woman is really pretty, almost like those female celebrities on TV.""Were you trained with her before? Do you know what she's like? Is she easy to get? With looks like hers, she must have plenty of suitors.""I heard she has some connection with that Miller family whose son, Eric Miller, dated her for a few months. They've probably split up now, and there are quite a few guys chasing her in the company.""I think with a woman like her, you could win her over with a bit of money. Just a few dates and you could sleep with her.""Alexis,