Eranthe was still standing there, stunned. Colin opened the door on her side and looked at her blank expression, raising an eyebrow. "Are you out of it?"Could Eranthe say that she was a bit weak-kneed from being shaken by his words just now?"You're not going to play any castle imprisonment or dog-leg-breaking in the future, are you?"Colin was speechless."Are you fucking kidding me of fucking you?"He didn't lower his voice, and Eranthe saw that people passing by were all looking over, so she quickly came out and covered his mouth."Can you please watch your language?"Colin lowered his gaze to the hopping woman in front of him and pulled her into his arms. "Instead of wasting time with wild thoughts, why don't you come home with me and get some exercise?"Eranthe was half embraced by him, her feet almost off the ground, annoyed. "I was too tired last night; I don't want to move today.""I see you're quite energetic, it's not that you're tired, you're not tired enough."Eranthe bit
"Okay." After hanging up the phone, Colin sent a message to Morris, instructing him to purchase Sharon No. 3 under his personal name.Since the security here was inadequate, he had to arrange for his own people to come in.Eranthe came out after changing her clothes, intending to make curry fish balls. "It seems we're out of soy sauce," Colin said."Oh? I'll go buy some then. There's a 24-hour convenience store at the intersection," Eranthe replied."Okay, come back soon," Colin urged."Alright," she grabbed her phone, "By the way, did you find out who was taking photos of us? Can I go down now?""Somebody reported me, probably someone trying to mess with me. They've all been apprehended, don't worry.""But will you be okay?"Colin escorted her to the door, "Nobody can mess with me in ASSYRIA CITY. Go on."Eranthe finally left the building and felt a bit paranoid as she walked downstairs.She didn't sense anything
Perhaps his behavior was just his way of expressing happiness.She bit her lip and reluctantly said, "Next time, please don't do that. I don't like it when people suddenly hug me."Even if she treated him like a little brother, he wasn't her real brother. They were both adults, and such behavior wasn't appropriate in public.Eranthe decided to say whatever came to mind, not wanting Jayden to misunderstand anything.Jayden's smile softened slightly. "Got it."With that, Eranthe turned and walked away, urging him to leave. "You should go now.""Okay," Jayden replied.Jayden saw that she insisted on watching him leave before turning away himself.Eranthe let out a sigh of relief, feeling a bit puzzled by the situation.She looked at the bag of fruit in her hand and felt that she owed him something in return.As she climbed the stairs and entered the apartment, she didn't hear the sound of cooking in the kitchen. Inst
"Alright, same place."When he arrived at the bar's private room, Colin was sitting alone. With wounds on his lips, he was downing drink after drink without pause.Frank's arrival prompted the manager to send over several charming hostesses to liven up the atmosphere.Harold and the others also got wind of the gathering, making the scene lively.However, Colin just sat there, drowning his sorrows.Although Colin was known to frequent such gatherings, it was rare to see him in such a state of despair.He exuded a powerful aura even without saying a word. Despite his reluctance, bold female hosts dared to offer him drinks, which he accepted without even looking at them."What the hell are you doing?" Frank intervened, snatching the glass from him. "Talk to me. What's going on?"This time, Colin didn't want to talk, nor did he have the face to do so.What? Seeing another man holding his woman, and he can't even vent his ang
"She's downstairs drinking. She also asked me to pass on a message to Mr. Rodriguez to take away the things left at her house, or else she'll throw them away."Frank's expression darkened. This wasn't going according to plan. How did things escalate so quickly?Eranthe finished her drink in one gulp and got up to pay.The bodyguard approached her, "We'll cover the bill."The bartender recognized him, "Alright."Eranthe slammed her hand on the table and told the bartender, "I'll pay for my own drinks. Give me another one."The bartender looked at the bodyguard, who nodded at him.Eranthe nodded as well, "Okay."She took out her wallet, threw a few bills on the counter, grabbed her bag, and left.The bodyguard was dumbfounded and quickly caught up, "Miss. Taylor, Mr. Rodriguez is upstairs. Please don't leave."Eranthe chuckled with exasperation, "Do you think your high and mighty Mr. Rodriguez knows that you're bloc
And her car wasn't parked in the spot either.Colin still went upstairs to confirm.At home, apart from the cat, there was no sign of Eranthe.The bodyguard glanced around and asked, "Mr. Rodriguez?"Colin responded directly, "What are you standing around for? Go find her!"Eranthe watched her phone vibrating with messages from Frank, Colin, and even Matthew. She didn't want to answer any of them.Right now, she just wanted to be alone.But staying in ASSYRIA CITY meant Colin would eventually find her."Sir, can you leave the city?" Eranthe inquired."Yes, Where do you want to go?" the driver asked."Do you know Davis Hotel?" Eranthe responded."Oh, the new concept hotel developed by Ashly Group, right?" The driver confirmed."Yes, that's the one.""It's a bit far. ""But that's fine. Please drive," Eranthe said, closing her eyes.However, she still sent a message to Oriel, provi
This realization eased Colin's deathly stare slightly."Mr. Rodriguez, Miss. Taylor has arrived at the hotel," one of the bodyguards reported.As an internal employee, Eranthe had no trouble checking in and went straight to her pre-booked room.This wasn't her first time at Davis Hotel, which boasted scenic views away from the city center. However, the hotel wasn't profitable at the moment due to its remote location. The nearest tourist village was still advertising, and the project was running at a loss.Without needing assistance, Eranthe headed directly to the room she had already booked.The plan was to attract sponsors for the hotel, promoting the brand and enticing tourists looking for an oxygen-rich experience to come and stay.Eranthe, feeling miserable and empty-handed, had managed to hold off sleep after having two drinks on an empty stomach.She tossed her bag aside and headed straight to the bathroom to remove her makeup.
"I just want everything to go back to how it was.""Being with me, what's not like before? Have I interfered with your freedom? Or stopped you from going to work?" Colin's tone grew colder.Eranthe felt him getting too close, his breath encroaching on her, making it hard for her to breathe. But as soon as she moved, her waist was gripped by him, forcing her to look at him while he spoke.Furrowing her brows, Eranthe suppressed the urge to explode. "Deep down, you know you're just blowing things out of proportion. With your intelligence, do you think if I had anything with Jayden or wanted anything with him, I would let him appear in front of you?""I'm annoyed. I'm upset that you don't believe me, and I hate being falsely accused. I also detest the way you're handling this situation." Eranthe grew more agitated as she spoke, her voice rising and making the atmosphere between them even more tense."You're staging this retaliation drama now, and I se
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,