Chapter 198

Matthew and Helen played a pivotal role in my resounding victory. They were the reason why the debacle concluded that quickly.

"Are you sure?" Colin squinted his eyes dubiously.

"Hehe, I might have exaggerated the whole thing a bit. Matthew came, and let's just say that an explanation from him was a hundred times more effective than anything I could say."

"I see. Either way, always prioritize your safety. Give me some time. It'll be over soon."

I was so caught up in my overconfidence that I didn't hear what Colin said in the end.

After we hung up, Helen, who was about to fall asleep, propped her head up on one elbow and stared at me.

"Shouldn't you go to sleep? It's eerie to stare at me like this when it's so late at night."

Helen pursed her lips as if she had just found something amusing. "Lulu, you like Colin, don't you?"

"Of course, I do. He's my friend. I love him."

She shook her head. "I'm not talking about that kind of love. When you were talking to him, your eyes sparkl