Colin's time, where was it readily available? Not outright refusing Zora's request was already good enough for her.However, Eranthe had directly knocked away the hand that was moving upward. Inadvertently, she hit his watch, and it hurt Eranthe so much that she almost cried.Just as she was about to pull her hand back, Colin's warm palm had already gripped her fingers. Eranthe couldn't pull it out, and her face turned red with anxiety.In Zora's eyes, it seemed like Eranthe was deliberately acting shy to seduce men.On her side, Zora's little sisters also noticed and whispered, "Look at her, she can't do without a man. Even in front of you, she doesn't show any restraint.""Yeah, Zora, if you don't give her a lesson, she'll think you're easy to bully."Zora had long been confused by Eranthe's behavior, forgetting how she had pushed herself against the stairs that day. In her eyes, this woman acted differently in front of men and women.A typical two-faced person, but men seemed to fa
Colin had invested in a medical project, and the news had spread throughout Assyria. Those who could associate with Colin were generally profitable. If Colin didn't give you face, no one would be willing to give you another chance.Peterson Pharmaceutical Co. had faced difficulties in the past two years, mainly due to the excessive family-oriented internal structure of the group. There were relatives and friends everywhere.Despite Oscar's considerable efforts to get a share of the pie, Colin decided to kick the Peterson Group out due to Zora's foolish behavior.Oscar, disregarding his dignity, immediately stood up and said, "Colin, Zora is young and doesn't know how to speak. I apologize on her behalf.""No need," Colin said, placing his glass down.Oscar, losing face, directed all his anger towards Zora. In front of so many people, continuing to argue with Colin and retracting his words would only embarrass Colin.So, he calmly smiled and said, "Alright, let me apologize to everyone
"Pretending to be ignorant?" Colin suddenly used his fingers to poke at the sole of her foot under the table.Eranthe, dressed in a slim-fitting skirt, found it awkward to sit cross-legged. Instead, she knelt down, occasionally stretching her tender feet.When Colin poked her, she immediately shot him a glare, "Mr. Rodriguez, please maintain a normal social distance."Colin seemed contemplative, "I prefer negative-distance socializing."For some reason, the word "socializing" gained a certain meaning between his lips.Eranthe really didn't want to understand it instantly, but she couldn't help but grasp the implied meaning in Colin's words, "Are you always like this in your daily life, pretending?"Colin's choice of words with Zora was likely deliberate, ensuring that her metaphorical filters remained intact. It’s interesting.Colin remained noncommittal to her words, calmly enjoying his meal. It wasn't evident before that he enjoyed eating this much. Now, he was savoring each bite."
Eranthe, on guard, looked at him. "I'm not in the mood today."Tired and with a busy day ahead, she had no time to play around with him in bed, especially since he loved to tease endlessly. Every time, it took at least three or four rounds before he would stop, and she had an early meeting tomorrow. She didn't want to be late because of him.Colin restrained his smile. "I came to make up for last weekend.""No need." Eranthe entered the elevator, wanting to send Colin away. He didn't move, but just stared at her in silence.Thinking she successfully got rid of him when the elevator doors slowly closed and his figure was about to be completely separated outside, she was about to exhale a sigh of relief.However, Colin's long fingers were already pressing in the gap of the elevator doors. He smoothly pushed them open and walked in."I see your mood swings are quite drastic. Hormonal imbalance, perhaps. It needs some balancing, or else why would you talk so strangely?" Colin said as he c
But, obeying, being sensible, and listening were the three things he wouldn't compromise on.She had to assert herself as the owner of the house.Just as she was thinking about it, the sobering tea was ready. She subconsciously carried two cups out.The bathroom door opened. Colin, bare-chested, was drying his hair with her towel, and his lower body was wrapped in her bath towel.Eranthe's heart skipped a beat. "Why are you using my towel to wrap yourself up?! How can I use it now?"Colin raised an eyebrow. "It's fine. Then I get rid of it."He pretended to peel it off, and Eranthe immediately waved her hand, "No need! Keep it on, consider it a gift from me!"Colin looked at the hangover tea on the table, "So polite?"Eranthe rolled her eyes, "Both of these cups are mine.""Drinking too much, aren't you afraid you won't be able to sleep?" Colin dried his hair, and water droplets followed his movements, a few sliding down along the texture of his muscles.Eranthe cleared her throat, "I
Eranthe said coolly, and the air suddenly became strangely quiet.She glanced at Colin with a strange expression, as if confirming whether her thoughts were correct.However, the man just slightly opened his thin lips, looking disdainful. "You're quite confident."Eranthe couldn't save face at once, stood up abruptly, and said, "I'm going to bed."She walked with big strides, making loud footsteps, returned to the bedroom, lifted the quilt, and went under it.After a while, the door was finally opened, a tall figure walked in, closed the door while at it, and the bed sank down. Clearly, both of them had used the same shower gel, but Eranthe felt that his scent was different from hers.Colin remained still, and Eranthe breathed a sigh of relief. She closed her eyes, ready to enter the dreamland. After a while, a pair of long arms hooked around her waist, pulling her over, and legs followed suit, pressing down on her until she couldn't breathe."I'm uncomfortable sleeping like this!"Co
Zora continued scrolling through her phone screen, examining the people Eranthe was connected with. Apart from Dylan, who was currently in prison, only one other person, Scarlett, caught Zora's attention.She found Scarlett, who seemed to have a contentious relationship with Eranthe. With a sly smile, Zora saved Scarlett's phone number. Regardless of whether the woman tonight was truly the secretary or not, Zora was determined to make Eranthe pay for the frustration she caused her.Because of Zora's call, Eranthe and Colin had another tumultuous night. When Eranthe woke up the next day, she was disturbed by the commotion outside.Sitting up in bed, she checked her phone and was relieved to see that it was still early.After getting dressed, she went out and found Colin already sitting at the dining table, with a black suitcase by the door.Eranthe's heart skipped a beat. Colin said, "Get ready if you're awake."She pointed at the suitcase, "Are you going on a business trip?"Colin lif
These people were savvy, having spent a lot of time with Frank's group. How could they not see through last night's trick? They also heard about Colin sending Dylan to prison for Dylan’s ex-girlfriend for her involvement. Understanding the situation, they came to express goodwill and explore some alternative avenues.Despite Eranthe's serious demeanor, insisting on following a formal process, the clients patiently sat down and listened. As they delved into the discussion, they found the conversation quite interesting and even raised some requirements and suggestions.After the discussion, they felt that the deal was worthwhile, and Eranthe appeared diligent and responsible."We will send you the proposals in the next couple of days.""Pleasure working with you. We'll wait for your proposals and quotes."They initially intended to sign the contract directly, but Eranthe and Acacia insisted that they review the proposals and price lists before making a decision. Seeing the sincerity of