MasukEranthe was not particularly close to anyone in the company, except Acacia. Initially, she attracted attention because of her looks, and many male colleagues pursued her. This led to gossip among female colleagues, but eventually, they realized that Eranthe treated everyone the same way. She didn't flirt or use charm to achieve her goals, which eased tensions.
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Taking advantage of the chaos, Erantha scrambled to her feet and fled.“Mr. Rodriguez, we should leave through the back,” someone advised.There were too many people in front, snapping photos and crowding around.“Leave one person here to wait for Eranthe,” Colin said coolly. “Don’t let her go out the front.”If those two kept fighting without restraint, she might get hurt.“Yes, sir.”Colin exited through the back door into the alley behind the restaurant.Erantha had also fled in that direction. When she came face to face with the dignified, cold-looking man, she instinctively covered her face and lowered her head.Colin paused as he passed her. “Didn’t I tell you not to use that name?”“Mr. Rodriguez.” She looked up at him, pitiful and fragile—though her face was already scratched and bruised beyond recognition.Colin had little patience. “Don’t let me see you in Assyria again.”Erantha’s expression changed instantly. “Mr. Rodriguez!”She rushed after him, but the bodyguards stoppe
Colin gestured toward the door. “Everyone else, out. This isn’t a meeting for outsiders. This is a negotiation between two companies—why are there random people here?”“Don’t tell me that if I don’t show up today, you think you can treat the Rodriguez Family like fools?”Erantha blushed and got up to leave. As she passed by Eranthe, she lowered her head in embarrassment.Eranthe noticed that Colin seemed unusually angry today. Normally, even in situations like this, he wouldn’t be so relentless.Colin’s temper flared easily. At home, he could keep a low profile, but if people tried to undermine him here… who had they offended?Once Erantha left, no one dared speak.Jennifer was on the verge of tears.If Colin were the type to pity women, he wouldn’t have been called ruthless behind his back.“Why are you crying? I’m the one being slandered, and you’re the one crying first. Fine, I have time today. Sit there and wait until you clarify yourself. Otherwise, if today you say I’m involved
Jennifer turned sharply to Eranthe. “Eranthe, you tell him. Do you have some history with Mr. Rodriguez or not?”Eranthe smiled lightly. “Mr. Rodriguez? Who doesn’t know him? But Mr. Rodriguez may not even recognize me. I don’t know who told Director O’Halloran that. You say it doesn’t matter. There’s plenty of news about Mr. Rodriguez—don’t tarnish the Rodriguez Family’s name, okay?”“Everyone knows it. Our company being able to collaborate with the Rodriguez Family on Chamber of Commerce events is thanks to government trust and all our employees’ efforts, right, Mr. Hill?”Vice President Hill still couldn’t tell whether Eranthe had any real connection with Colin. He had to take Ana’s words with a grain of salt.But now it seemed Colin wasn’t giving Eranthe any special treatment—if anything, it looked like someone had offended him. Could it be that by calling Eranthe tonight, he had crossed him?It appeared that, in Colin’s mind, Eranthe mattered more than he had thought—after all, s
Jennifer thought she was nothing like Eranthe, and had no right to push herself around.Ignoring Vice President Hill’s words, Jennifer stayed silent. The only person keeping a smile was Eranthe.Jacob set down his glass—clearly done with the conversation.Vice President Hill, after flattering Jacob all day, couldn’t allow Jennifer to cause trouble at this critical moment. He warned, “Jennifer, are you feeling unwell?”Someone tugged at Jennifer. She forced a smile. “Mr. Turner, I toast you.”Eranthe continued eating, ignoring Jennifer’s gaze.Elsewhere, Colin had dressed, fed Elsa, and received a call from Chole.“Mr. Rodriguez.”“Where is she?” Since Eranthe refused to tell him where she went, Colin had to learn by other means.Chole gave him the address. “A few people initially tried to force her to drink. Miss Taylor found a way to make them lose face. It seems Jacob isn’t trying to pressure her at all.”Colin remained silent—already a sign of his rising anger.Coupled with his col
She fixed her gaze on Jennifer with a cold, challenging tone. “Director O’Halloran, come sit here. Don’t keep Mr. Turner waiting.”Jennifer slammed the wine glass onto the table.Vice President Hill cleared his throat. “Bob, switch places with Jennifer.”Jennifer gave a fake smile. “As expected of our Eranthe.”“Director O’Halloran is too polite. Today’s star is Mr. Turner. I wouldn’t dare compete,” Eranthe said.She patted the chair, and as Jennifer walked over, Bob sat down as if granted a great pardon.Jennifer reached Eranthe’s side. The two women exchanged glances full of sharp tension, sparks practically flying from their eyes.“You think you can keep smiling for long?” Jennifer whispered.Eranthe pulled the chair slightly away. “Better than disgusting some intern to entertain guests. You and your little clique are just as repulsive as ever.”With that, Eranthe ignored Jennifer completely and sat down.Just as the tension at the table peaked, the door to the private room opened.
“I won’t die.”Listen to that tsundere tone. Clearly wanting concern, but too stubborn to ask for it.Eranthe had learned his push-and-pull tendencies well.“Oh, fine. I’ll hang up then.”“Do you even have a conscience?” His voice deepened.Eranthe stopped in her tracks. “Are you scolding me?”Colin choked. “I’m not!”“You refuse to leave my place, yet I give you medicine, and you still scold me?” She locked the office door, raising an eyebrow. “Mr. Rodriguez, consider this your red-card warning.”“…” Colin’s scalp tingled.Eranthe headed to the restroom, touching up her makeup. Seeing him still silent, she continued, “Also, I’m single. I go home whenever I want.”“…”Colin leaned back on the sofa, listening as she added, “If you don’t take the medicine, fine, suit yourself.”He could at least be thankful she hadn’t said something like “if you die, I won’t mourn you.”But to prevent more aggravating comments, he cut her off decisively.“If you’re not home by 9 p.m., I’ll send someone
However, after marriage, their relationship quickly crumbled under the pressure of their respective admirers. Whether voluntary or forced, their marriage became a fragile union of interests between two different races.Both sets of parents reached some kind of agreement, only requiring them
The private courtyard of the hot spring villa was beautifully designed for the deep autumn. With the meticulous care of the designer, red maple leaves gently fell with the night breeze.Colin gathered her long hair and left a kiss on her back.As Eranthe watched the maple leaves falli
And now he was questioning her about stealing a drink? What did she steal?Eranthe was annoyed."Give it back to me."Colin finished the drink directly, and just as Eranthe was about to explode in anger, he grabbed the back of her head and leaned down to transfer the liquid from
Everyone understood. Colin was notoriously difficult to approach. The conversation was straightforward, and by the time Minako arrived, the essential topics had already been discussed. Moreover, she was a well-known socialite, and nobody dared to speak the truth in front of her.Colin was l







