Eranthe smiled coldly."Joke's on you. I dared to confront Dylan; hitting you is nothing! Ever heard of 'he who provokes first is shameless'? You must be unfamiliar with it!""I'm not someone with a good temper. Dare to provoke me again, and you'll see." With that, she pushed Galina against the wall, looking down at her. "Did you understand my words? Mind your own business."Galina looked at Eranthe in horror. Her makeup was now smudged, and her clothes were wet. Unable to fight back against Eranthe, she grabbed her makeup bag and fled.Eranthe found it quite amusing. In this world, there were plenty of those who were fierce on the surface but timid inside. The weaker you showed, the more they thought you were easy to bully.As if realizing something, Eranthe took a deep breath and turned around.Unexpectedly, the first thing she saw was a pair of finely crafted leather shoes, followed by the impeccably tailored trouser legs of a suit.Eranthe felt a sense of familiarity with those lo
It was Morris, Colin's assistant.Galina suddenly lost her voice, and Mr. Harris was quicker to react, rushing to the front."Morris, long time no see," he greeted, pulling out a cigarette from his pocket.Morris waved his hand and looked at Eranthe. "Miss Eranthe Taylor, if you have any business needs, you can contact the number on this business card."Eranthe was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered. "Morris, may I schedule a meeting with Mr. Rodriguez to personally express my gratitude?""I will inquire with Mr. Rodriguez," Morris replied.Seeing that he didn't refuse, Eranthe breathed a sigh of relief. "Goodnight, Morris."She watched the luxury cars leave, leaving her colleagues in stunned silence.Acacia rolled her eyes and, looking at Galina's pale face, said, "A clown jumping around."Eranthe held Morris's business card. Although it was Morris's personal number, at least it was a step given by Colin.Galina couldn't stay any longer and left immediately.Acacia stayed with
The atmosphere in the car fell into a dreadful silence.Colin, unlike before, didn't make any ambiguous moves towards her. Instead, he closed his eyes, seemingly to rest.If Eranthe weren't sitting on his lap, the current distance between them would be quite satisfactory for her.Unfortunately, she dared not move now. Even when the car stopped at a red light, she remained tense, trying to figure out what explanation Colin might accept.She thought that he had given her an obvious way out tonight.Eranthe never believed that someone would help another person for no reason. Besides, Colin was well-known for his lack of compassion in the business world. Considering all this, she couldn't find any reason why Colin would extend a helping hand to her multiple times.Fortunately, Sharon No. 3 was not far from their current location. When they reached the entrance of the residential area, the driver stopped the car.Eranthe wanted to move, but she unconsciously looked at Colin.The light from
Dylan's face appeared, and he forcefully grabbed her hair, slamming her head against the wall."Ah!—" Eranthe screamed, muffled by Dylan's hand covering her mouth from behind."You're only coming back now? It seems you intentionally came home early before, just to avoid me, huh?" Dylan's breath brushed against her neck."I've been waiting for you so patiently. Where do you think you can escape? Didn't I say I'd make you die in a gruesome way?"Eranthe wanted to resist, but Dylan took the initiative, holding onto her hair and pressing his body against hers."How did Colin handle you?"Eranthe struggled with all her might."Bitch! Today, I'll deal with you. I'll send a video to Colin and plaster your photos all over the world! Let's see how you act then."Dylan dragged Eranthe, who was trying to break free out of the door, towards the bed.At this moment, only thoughts of Colin waiting outside occupied Eranthe's mind. She had been lying on the sofa for so long that she wasn't sure if Co
What followed was a one-sided act of torment. Dylan's mouth was muffled by the guards who rushed in. Through the crack in the door, only faint moans and pleading sounds from his throat could be heard.Eranthe hurriedly packed her belongings into the suitcase, trying to tell herself to stay calm, but her hands couldn't help trembling.She had no idea what Colin would do to Dylan, but right now, she just wished that scumbag would go to the police station and disappear from her sight immediately. The thought of having his traces on her made her nauseous.After a while, the living room returned to a calm state.The door suddenly opened, and she instinctively flinched, turning to see Colin standing outside the door."Are you done packing?" he asked.Eranthe nodded.Colin approached her, and with the shadows elongating behind him, he suddenly enveloped her in his arms. His large hand gently stroked her hair. "Don't be afraid. He won't come back."With just that sentence, Eranthe's heart ine
"Have you slept?"It was Colin.Eranthe thought for a moment, tightened her nightgown, and asked, "Mr. Rodriguez, is there something you need?""If you have bruises, remember to apply the ointment. It's by the door." His voice was somewhat cold and stern.After realizing this, Eranthe walked to the door, and indeed, Colin was still standing there. When he saw her coming out, his gaze was piercing.Eranthe was not inexperienced, so she lifted her eyes and asked, "Just to deliver medicine?"Colin's hair was still slightly damp, not reveal his usual clean forehead as on regular days, and his attractive features were hidden beneath the black strands.Being tall, even at eye level, Eranthe could only see his chest. With his robe off, how would his well-defined chest emphasize the power of masculinity? She knew it all too well.The toes, painted in golden nail polish, were gently overlapping as she silently waited for his response.Colin raised an eyebrow slightly, lips parting, and his gaz
But perhaps due to laughable dignity and the fear of the unknown, she was never willing to leave the choice of the future to an unknown variable.Besides the physical compatibility, she knew nothing about Colin. Pleasure based on the flesh alone was not enough to shackle herself."Yes, if Mr. Rodriguez wants to continue this kind of relationship with me, I only accept the latter.""Do you refuse basic gifts as well?""Avoid if possible. What interests us is only each other's bodies, and gifts are exchanged for the sustainability of our relationship. Dealing with these gifts in the future, if we part ways, would be troublesome."Colin seemed somewhat displeased. "I'm not someone who likes to take advantage of others.""Does Mr. Rodriguez want to be in a relationship with me then?"Colin didn't say a word.But the cold expression on his face was enough to indicate his inner thoughts; he had no intention of discussing love with her!After careful consideration, Eranthe said, "Mr. Rodrigu
Colin finally raised his eyes and glanced at Frank, "Are you free right now?"Frank, not working in his own company, came to him at this time of day and said such a thing.He stared at Frank with a slightly displeased warning in his eyes. Frank immediately shifted the conversation away from what he had just said."I was also forced to do so. Your actions were so intense that you sent both the Millers father and son to the police station in one night. Many people came to inquire about it. The projects that Dylan pulled us into for investment, if they go south, although the money is not a lot, losing it still feels unpleasant. Give me a clear answer. What exactly is your intention, and what do you want?"Colin took a sip of his coffee. "If he breaks the law, he goes to jail. Do you need someone to teach you that lesson?"Frank tossed his car keys aside and settled onto the couch. "So, looks like this kid is going to spend quite some time behind bars?"Colin had intervened, and he wasn't