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
"Want another round?" Colin hoarsely asked.Eranthe, panting, her eyes hazy, her red lips glistening, replied, "Aren't we almost at the shore?"Bending down, the man murmured, "Let them wait."This time, Colin didn't exert himself too much. When it was done, he simply took Eranthe to the bathroom for a quick wash, then carried her out of the yacht and into the car to rush back to the hotel.Eranthe slept in his arms the whole time. Colin held her close until Morris softly said, "Mr. Wilson and Mr. Clark are on their way and will arrive in half an hour.""Okay, send someone to pick them up.""Sure. Also, Takayuki Miyazaki is causing trouble at our hotel. He's talking nonsense, but without your orders, our men haven't dared to act yet."Colin looked at Eranthe's delicate sleeping face and said lightly, "His hands are too dirty. Cut them off."Morris took a deep breath. "Wouldn't that..."Colin cut him off with a glance.
It was a feeling entirely different from being with Dylan. She couldn't fully trust Dylan, but with Colin, if she couldn't trust him, she didn't know who else to trust.Oriel fell silent."Whatever you decide, I'll support you. There's nothing shameful about liking someone, especially when you're both single. You can choose how you want to be together," Oriel said thoughtfully."In a way, from an outsider's perspective, if Colin didn't care for you, he wouldn't go to such lengths," she continued. "In our circle, there are plenty of men who treat women as playthings, don't expect those men to have any conscience.""I overheard Frank and the others talking. Colin plans to retaliate against the Miyazaki family. They're worried he'll suffer losses, which is why they rushed over here.""In a sense, I think he's really a man."Oriel didn't stay long with Eranthe before Colin returned, probably feeling uneasy. Oriel wisely suggested she should rest
Confused, Oriel asked, "What do you mean?""From what I know about him, whether or not they have a label, he'll give Eranthe the most basic loyalty. As long as Eranthe doesn't leave him, he won't be the one to leave first."Oriel was baffled. "What kind of logic is that? You make it sound like the choice in this relationship lies with Eranthe."Frank smirked, "I understand him better than you do, and I understand men better than you do.""If he didn't like her, he wouldn't bother so much. Colin never makes losing deals. The more he invests, the harder it is for him to let go. We're outsiders; we see things clearer than they do."Oriel choked up. Frank wasn't stupid; he could surely see that Eranthe liked Colin too."I don't understand," she admitted.If they are together, what could be more suitable than pledging sovereignty, turning each other into official girlfriends?"If I've said everything, it's not because I'm defending
"Do you like this kind of stuff?"Startled, Eranthe snatched her phone back, blushing. "Uh, well, you know, art imitates life. There must be a reason why these books are popular."Colin sat down, and Eranthe suddenly looked at him with anticipation."What? Are you planning for a one-night stand with me and then fleeing abroad? To give birth to a hacker son?"Eranthe clicked her tongue. "Are you teasing me?""Just curious," Colin replied innocently."Do you have any ex-girlfriends?""Nope, so your kidneys, heart, corneas, and even your fingernails are all intact," Colin said casually as he picked up his laptop to check his emails.Eranthe hugged a pillow. "You seem to know quite well. Have you been secretly investigating me?""I might have stumbled upon it online," Colin replied.He took a sip of tea."So, tell me, would your mother suddenly appear and then slap a wad of checks in my face, asking me to leave
Eranthe suddenly remembered how he insisted on adjusting those indescribable positions on the yacht, holding onto her ankle. She cursed, "Pervert! You really have such thoughts.""I'm a normal man, is it strange to desire the opposite sex?" Colin didn't understand her anger."Or, do you hope that I see you like that and have no reaction?" Eranthe retorted.Eranthe remained silent, feeling like she wanted to bite this silver-tongued devil who spoke as if reporting business performance with every lewd word."Want to bite? Here, bite these," Colin pointed to his own lips.Rolling her eyes, Eranthe retorted, "Give me back my phone! Go on with your meeting."Colin had urgent matters to attend to, so he didn't tease her any further. After returning her phone, he didn't let her leave but instead placed her feet on his lap while he worked on his laptop beside her.Covered with a small blanket, Eranthe leaned against the sofa and played with h
"If this isn't love from him, then no woman can resist such a man," Oriel remarked.To fall for him would be so painful.The things he gave were always more than what you asked for.Following him, you couldn't help but become greedier, unwilling to see him leave. Desperate, you wouldn't find anyone better than him."But Minako Ioli also got what she deserved."As the person directly involved, Eranthe was even less likely to sympathize with Minako Ioli's plight. If it weren't for Colin's immense influence, she might have met her demise early. Despite being women themselves, Eranthe couldn't condone Minako Ioli's actions."People always talk about Colin's strong tactics, and I used to think it was just media exaggeration. But seeing it firsthand today, I realize he doesn't hesitate to take action," Eranthe remarked.She wasn't afraid of Ioli Group's desperate measures; Colin had proven he had the absolute power to suppress them.
In fact, Eranthe also took a discreet look at Zerlinda. Upon closer inspection, Colin didn't resemble Zerlinda much. She carried an aura of shrewdness and elegance nurtured by all the riches and honors of the world.Colin, on the other hand, seemed young and enigmatic, with a sense of detachment from worldly affairs embedded in his facial features.Not knowing how to respond and fearing an awkward silence, Eranthe said, "I don't know how much you know about him, but he's truly an outstanding leader. Being around him, you can learn a lot."Zerlinda smiled faintly, listening attentively to Eranthe's words. "This is an outsider's perspective. Miss Taylor and he have an unusual relationship. I'd like to hear your thoughts on my son from a mother's perspective."After all, Zerlinda knew Colin was outstanding, even though she and his father were rarely involved in it.This child was not born under blessings. She even went back to her parents' home direct