"I was unconscious for two or three days back then, spent most of the next six months recovering at home. I still have some trauma from skiing to this day. But I always wanted to find you." He spoke a lengthy explanation, but Oriel only caught the last sentence. "How coincidental," she replied with a smile. "Goodbye." Oriel turned around, and Frank asked behind her, "Do you remember if we ever kissed in that darkness? That was the most thrilling and nostalgic kiss of my life." … Eranthe sat in the living room, watching her packed suitcase. Her phone buzzed with a message from Oriel, informing her that she had arrived downstairs in the neighborhood. Eranthe pulled her suitcase to the entrance, only to find that Oriel had already picked up Acacia. Acacia even wore a small straw hat and greeted Eranthe upon seeing her. Eranthe praised her for looking refreshing and beautiful, making Acacia so happy that she couldn't contain her excitement. "What's going on with you?" Eranthe sudd
Frank frowned, “You probably don't even know who Oriel is.” Colin looked confused, “Should I remember her?” Frank knew he had forgotten, “Eranthe's friend. Remember now?” Colin furrowed his brows, “You're not allowed to pursue her.” Frank leaned back in his chair, “You're the only one allowed to set fires in your territory?” Colin's face darkened, “This will indirectly affect my relationship with Eranthe.” “Hey, is Eranthe your girlfriend or fiancée? Neither? Then you have no say in whether I pursue her friend or not,” Frank retorted. “If her friend likes you even a bit, she's already your girlfriend. I know about your little tricks,” Colin stood his ground. Eranthe had a prickly personality, like a hedgehog. If she found out that Frank was pursuing Oriel, she'd surely give him a hard time. Colin wasn't ready to let Frank jeopardize his own relationship with Eranthe, who was currently just a friend with benefits. With this thought, Colin became more convinced that Frank was u
Although the electric scooter provided a unique experience, sitting on it for a long time was indeed uncomfortable, and their buttocks were a bit sore.Finally arriving at the campsite, many people had already started setting up tents, and parents with children were flying kites.The atmosphere in the large environment infected them, and the little unpleasantness from the journey disappeared.Jayden got off the scooter first. With his long arms and legs and decisive movements, he assisted Acacia and Oriel in safely getting off before reaching out to help Eranthe.Without considering anything else, Eranthe just reached out her hand, and Jayden swiftly lifted her under her arms, hugging her like a child.This scene was captured and sent directly to Frank's phone.Naturally, Frank spared no effort in sending it to Colin, who was about to attend a meeting.He also called his assistant to prepare a suite at that campsite and invited some friends. He didn't want to appear too deliberate whe
"Being a broadcaster isn't something you can just decide to do. How long can the popularity last just have based on looks? They need to plan their content and setups; I'm not cut out for that."She had always been self-aware.Jayden wasn't pleased when he heard Eranthe speak poorly of herself. "I think you're great. You're diligent and serious in everything you do. People who work hard won't fail anywhere."Her spirits lifted at his words, and Eranthe smiled. "You should take a break. I'll handle the rest.""Don't you take photos?" Jayden noticed other girls taking pictures of the picnic area. "Can I take a couple of shots for you?""Sure."Eranthe wasn't very good at interacting with strangers, except for necessary business occasions.Jayden actually felt a sense of relief, grabbed his camera, and focused on taking pictures of Eranthe alone. Occasionally, he captured some shots of the surrounding scenery. As the number of photos of Eranthe in the camera increased, he felt increasingl
Eranthe hesitated, "I'm a bit scared.""What are you afraid of? I'll protect you, and it's very safe. Besides, they provide raincoats, so you won't get wet."Eranthe hadn't agreed yet when Acacia squeezed over, saying, "I've finished grilling; you two have been busy for so long, go and enjoy yourselves."Acacia gave Eranthe a push, and Jayden directly pulled her away from the glass walkway. Eranthe was a bit afraid of heights, "I'm really scared of plunging down."Jayden reached out his hand, "Then hold my hand."Eranthe slapped his hand away, "It's not that serious.""Since we're here," Jayden's tone lightened, leaning down with a bit of playfulness, "I really want to play."Eranthe sighed, "You act like a child. Let's go then."Seeing how eager he was to play, she agreed.Many people came to play, and they had to wait in line for quite a while. Jayden and Eranthe were mistaken for a couple and were grouped with another couple.Jayden helped her put on the raincoat and whispered, "If
The more Colin thought about it, the more irritated he became.The female companions also knew that there were a few men who couldn't be joked with when they came out to play, and that included Colin.The female companion who was asked was a bit surprised, "Mr. Rodriguez, are you talking to me?"Colin remained noncommittal, and she exclaimed, "It's a general term for those sunny and cute, relatively young boys, and there's also the term for little wolf puppies, daddies, boyfriends, and so on."Colin's brow furrowed into a tangled mess at the mention of "little wolf puppies boyfriend," and his gaze darkened.He thought for a moment and asked, "Do you all like that type?"He pointed at Jayden.The female companion, feeling awkward, couldn't bring herself to say, "Oh, after seeing you, how can we still think about him?"Colin lowered his gaze to his phone, seeing that Eranthe still had no reaction.He then looked at that damn puppy or wolf puppy, whatever, smiling and walking towards her
Unlike the werewolf clan led by the Rodriguez family, which initially planned to integrate into human society through legitimate means, with some members having a political background, the Clark family belonged to the vampire clan.In earlier years, their actions were not clean. To this day, Matthew's side, whether in legal or illegal matters, had connections.Moreover, Matthew's father was once a globally wanted vampire leader. In Matthew's generation, they managed to wash away their past and became successful businessmen.People in the world gradually forgot about the fact that the Clark family were vampires.But no one in the Clark family was easy to deal with. They still maintained their vampire nature. Colin knew that if Matthew really intervened, he could scare Eranthe to faint on the spot.Colin glanced at him, and Matthew chuckled. “Don't worry. She's pretty, but I won't touch a brother's woman. Last time was just to test you.”Colin ignored him.Matthew stared at him for a wh
The woman raised her eyebrows, "Really can't tell. He takes good care of you. Are you playing this alone?"Eranthe nodded awkwardly."I'm sorry, miss. Your assigned gaming partner is here," the staff member timely intervened.Eranthe turned around with a smile, relieved that her partner had arrived. However, when she saw the person, her smile froze on her face.Colin!!!Could someone tell her why Colin would play this? Was it for the $5,000 prize? Does the Rodriguez family need this money? Or does Colin need it?He was now dressed casually, but just standing there, leveraging his good looks, height advantage, and the brands on his watch and sunglasses, it was evident he was wealthy.The woman who had just spoken to Eranthe before immediately brightened her eyes, looking at Eranthe with envy and jealousy, "Miss, your luck with romance is really good."Eranthe: ...It must be karma!She awkwardly shifted her gaze away, not even bothering to greet him.Colin snorted coldly. Look, she was
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,