Being adored by others should bring joy to a man. However, Colin felt only a dreadful burden. After a lengthy conversation, he was left with the strong sense that a significant amount of work was needed before he could collaborate with Jasmine. The path ahead seemed fraught with confusion and difficulty."Work isn't exhausting when both genders are present. You'll be working with a beautiful woman regularly. That's a win for men. You'll get what others don't. Why are you worried?" I commented, tinged with jealousy. It was his fault for being too handsome.Colin helplessly held my chin and lightly nibbled my lips. "Are you jealous again? If you think she's nice, I'll give her to you.""Tsk, I don't like women. You can keep her for yourself.""I don't want her either. What's the point of keeping such a woman? She may scheme against me until I have nothing left. I'd rather be with you. You only know to enjoy life and draw. That's much safer."His remark was no different from implyi
Jasmine spoke politely and respectfully, yet I couldn't help but detect a hint of pride in her tone.I couldn't help but pout with disdain. It was obvious she coveted a quiet environment, making it easier for her to scheme ways to win over Colin without detection.She spoke grandly, seemingly convinced she could conceal her less-than-honorable intentions."The old campus is far, location-wise. There are barely any visitors except for a few passionate art students, so it's very quiet. "Colin, however, has moved his office there for his college work. Students with academic questions will likely go to him there. It might make your boring office life a little more interesting."Jasmine paused for a moment before responding stiffly with a thank you.Only she knew the rage and resentment simmering beneath her gratitude. We'd fulfilled her request, and any further demands would make her seem greedy and calculating. It would be challenging to justify.After the call ended, I gave Ash a
Over the next few minutes, Jasmine's expression underwent several changes, shifting from pale to flushed with embarrassment and irritation.No matter how cunning she was, this outcome was completely unexpected. Yet, she couldn't find any fault with the setup. Objecting would be unreasonable, and declining the entire office altogether was out of the question.Jasmine had desired a separate office site to work with Colin. This room was large and spacious. Furthermore, it met her request perfectly, as no one else occupied it. It was no surprise that her expression darkened. It was also understandable that she became enraged since she wouldn't have the chance to manipulate or cozy up to Colin; I would keep an eye on her.Ash's plan was nothing short of genius. He'd masterfully thwarted Jasmine's scheme.My earlier blame toward him now felt unfounded. Relief washed over me at the thought of his magnanimity in forgiving me. Otherwise, I would have been too ashamed to face him.The tho
Jasmine's expression morphed into a caricature of hatred, like a movie villain poisoned by a potent concoction. Her teeth gnashed furiously, mirroring the rage she undoubtedly felt toward me. Anyone hearing such a description wouldn't struggle to imagine the depths of her loathing.I subtly nudged Colin to observe her reaction, but he simply stroked my hair with a casual air before settling next to me. He remained silent by my side, not even sparing her a glance.Since it was still early, I continued painting for a while. It was nearly 7:00 pm when my stomach growled. I reluctantly stopped painting to get food. Jasmine, too, wrapped up her work and took out her phone to make a call. As she waited for the call to go through, she stared at Colin next to me.I wondered if she was calling Colin. After all, she had been brazen in her attempts to snare Colin. A barrage of questions flooded my mind. Why was she neglecting her rehabilitation? Was a lifetime in a wheelchair truly a wor
"Jasmine is like a psychopath. When will she be normal again? Her constant schemes are getting tiresome," I lamented. "But I think it's rather enjoyable for us to deal with her together. We can't stop her anyway, so just treat it as a game of sorts."Colin was right. Dealing with a hypocritical woman could be a wonderful experience for us....Our dinner was a mini barbecue feast. I liked chicken better than mutton; I enjoyed eating it and often dipped it in the spicy sauce.Colin, on the other hand, had a lighter diet. Despite not being a fan of barbecue, he joined me. He only ate some vegetables, potatoes, cucumbers, and mushrooms. He reminded me to eat more vegetables when he noticed my penchant for spicy food. Just as I was requesting more sauce, Queenie called. Nearly a week had passed since Colin and I moved in together. I had previously agreed to video chat with her daily. But it was hard to implement because we were both so busy.By the time I finished work each day,
"Get lost, Lulu. You can't go a day without stirring up trouble, can you? I don't have the energy to deal with you. Get lost." Queenie clenched her fists tightly and cursed at me with a grimace.From her expression, I knew she disagreed with my words. Or perhaps she wanted to mask her gradually softening heart behind her dissatisfaction.Since she wanted me to leave, then so be it. I'd just get lost and leave space for them to nurture their relationship.After having a tiff with Queenie and giving Jasmine a good scolding, I let out a lot of pent-up frustration. My mood suddenly became much brighter. It seemed that swearing at people could make one feel healthier.I initially thought that with the college backing us up and professors supporting us, things would naturally progress favorably, and no one would disrupt my relationship with Colin. After all, we had support and weren't fighting alone.However, reality proved me wrong. I underestimated how far Jasmine would go to get what
Nowadays, not only was Jasmine Colin's savior, but she was also his partner in the college collaboration and a prestigious client of his. If she was displeased, it could mean trouble for the entire team.This was the first major project Colin had taken on since joining Jesselton College as a lecturer. Any mishap in the project could greatly affect Colin. If Jasmine pulled any more dirty tricks, Colin could find himself blacklisted from the industry.No matter how jealous I might feel, I still understood the urgency and importance of the situation. I should tolerate it for Colin's sake, as long as she didn't go too far.Colin reluctantly answered the call. The next moment, Jasmine's heavily made-up face appeared on the screen.I was utterly speechless.She had dolled herself up so intricately in the middle of the night just to impress Colin. Her intention was evident, and it was somewhat distasteful. I couldn't believe she was so invested in seducing a taken man.I pulled a disple
The term clothing covered a wide range of items—underwear, socks, and pajamas—all were to be included.Jasmine implied that Colin didn't even need to prepare underwear as she had already taken care of it. Who gave her the authority to prepare underwear for someone else's boyfriend?I wondered if she even knew Colin's size. I hadn't even bought him something so intimate yet. Was Jasmine going to take on the role of buying underwear for Colin?That went beyond mere audacity. She was utterly shameless. With that thought in mind, I was on the verge of losing it.Jasmine seemed to not understand my point, or perhaps she didn't care about what I meant. She simply nodded as if it were nothing. "Of course, partners of the Taylor Group are esteemed, so such treatment isn't unusual."Her explanation seemed a bit stretched. Did the Taylor Group really provide underwear for every business partner? It seemed bizarre just thinking about it. I wondered how many families the Taylor Group had ruin