He would pamper her, indulge her, but he wouldn't and couldn't love her.
That was the limit of what he could offer.
His selfish and cunning nature, wrapped in a handsome exterior, aimed solely at achieving his goals, no matter the means.
He would never reflect on his actions, and being a virtuous man wasn't his code of conduct.
His behavior mirrored his business style. What he wanted, he would aggressively pursue, obtaining it as quickly as possible. As for the process, did it really matter?
Eranthe pushed Colin away, and he, unguarded and unfazed, accepted it. When she pushed him to the ground, he adjusted his posture calmly, appearing unruffled. The towel around his waist loosened, but he remained composed.
Eranthe pretended not to notice, even though she was fuming.
"Colin, do you think I'm stupid? There must be something you hinted to Ana. Otherwise, how could she do such a thing?"
Ignoring whether she could deduce their re
But the hurtful words were spoken by him.If he had treated herself as an object in their usual interactions, she wouldn't be here now, listening to him say these things.Her mind was a mess right now; all she wanted was to get away from him.Without a word, Eranthe picked up her laptop and started to leave."If you dare to walk out of this room, I can't guarantee that I won't do something."Eranthe's footsteps halted. "This is what you call reluctant?""I'm reluctant to lose you. Any problem with that? Moreover, since you don't appreciate it, this business deal has no investment value. Shouldn't I withdraw?" Colin said.Eranthe bit her lip. She really wanted to leave, but what about Urania?"Are you threatening me?""I wouldn't have to if you cooperated."Eranthe was furious and threw everything on the floor."Aren't you just trying to sleep with me? Why beat around the bush?" she said, starting to unbutto
However, she never expected that Colin, who played as if he knew the game inside out."Why are you looking at me like that?"Eranthe widened her eyes. "You play games too?"Colin raised an eyebrow. "Am I that old now? Don't I have my own hobbies?"There was a time when he was quite obsessed with these games. Knowing he wouldn't have time to play in the future, he spent time extravagantly, playing crazily. However, it had been a long time since he touched them.Eranthe was dumbfounded. "You really don't look like it."Colin chuckled. "Do you know the most popular games on the market?"Eranthe nodded. "From a foreign company.""Yes, mine.""Eh? What about this one?""Also mine. The outside world knows it's acquired by a subsidiary of the Rodriguez Group, but that's just for the convenience of my management."Eranthe was surprised, forgetting to be angry with him. However, Colin quickly finished the boss battl
"You voluntarily talked to Uncle King.""And what about Matthew?"Well, the debt doubles.Eranthe stared at the capitalist, "You're quite the businessperson. According to your calculations, everything happens without my knowledge, and I'm left with the debt?""Well, of course. I'm a heartless capitalist. Why wouldn't I exploit you? I'm not a good person in your eyes," Colin coldly spoke words of frustration.But Eranthe knew he wasn't like Dylan.She was now a bit conflicted. If he threatened her, she genuinely didn't know what to do. However, he was currently speaking in a low tone, making it impossible for her to even utter a simple "get lost."She was tightly under his control."I promise, what happened that night won't occur again. Besides, I won't let you feel uncomfortable," Colin assured."You've already made me uncomfortable," Eranthe replied.Colin leaned back in his chair, "Are you talking
Eranthe 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.Selena smiled, "Some people may not like her, but she and I have no conflicts of interest. Besides, people are strange. They only envy those who are similar to them. If someone is too different, they can only admire. I used to think she had plastic surgery on her face, but I can't see any signs. She's naturally beautiful. I even suspected that Hephaestus, the god of creation, made her as his masterpiece."Ana's words held a deeper meaning, "Well, some people are indeed lucky. Surely, they'll have great fortunes in the future."Selena was once again surprised because Ana, being of Korean descent with Britis
When she thought of how she let him manipulate her, pulled into his rhythm, she couldn't help but blush.When Colin returned, he saw her looking in the mirror. He embraced her from behind, kissing her earlobe, "I ordered what you like. Will you stay with me tonight?"Eranthe sighed, "You're so difficult."Every time, she had to break her own principles for him, and he always had to stick around until she agreed.As soon as Colin heard her say this, he knew she had agreed. A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.The doorbell rang, and Eranthe nudged him aside."Go answer the door."She didn't want to face anyone like this.Colin couldn't let the staff open the door themselves. He walked through the living room to the entrance. When he opened the door, his face darkened.It wasn't room service at the door but a woman.A spaghetti strap dress hugged her sexy and curvaceous figure. Seeing Colin open the do
Avoiding his touch slightly, Eranthe said cautiously, "Why?""Because my hormones chose you. I desire you, so I am willing to be enticed by you. Is this simple logic clear, or do I need to explain it to you?"Eranthe's heart skipped a beat."Eranthe, you always avoid my questions. Do you not believe in your own charm, or do you think I'm just trying to please you?"Colin gathered his hand and pulled her back, making her face him. "In fact, I'm not lacking in women who boldly volunteer themselves. I encounter situations like what happened earlier every year in various places. But I've only taken your bait."Eranthe's pupils dilated, "Only me?"Colin lightly kissed the corner of her lips and whispered, "Yes, only you."His deep gaze reflected in her eyes. "What are you thinking?"Eranthe placed her hands on his chest. "You're quite good at flirting, I thought...""Thought I was experienced?" Colin chuckled. "I'm not that i
"I can't get him, so I have to settle for second best," Selena explained.And she joked, then asked, "Usually, you look cool and composed. I didn't expect you to blush. Hey, have you ever encountered someone exceptionally skilled, someone who rocked your world?"Selena continued, "I've shared everything with you. You can't keep secrets."Eranthe bit her lip and nodded, "Yes, I have. It was indeed quite satisfying."Selena teased, "Alright, sister, next time when you get tired of playing, we can share resources. I don't mind."As Selena boarded the car and returned to their department's seating area, she continued chatting animatedly.Once on the car, Ana had saved a seat for her. Eranthe, however, didn't want to see her at the moment. Surprisingly, Ana greeted her, "Eranthe, come sit here."Eranthe took a deep breath and sat down, her indifferent attitude quite evident.Ana smiled and said, "Actually, if you have a relationship
Eranthe briefly shared that day's events with Acacia.Hearing it, Acacia was astonished, "This is too disgusting. I used to respect her, and she's doing this behind the scenes?!""Let's not even talk about whether it's Colin or not. She uses you for favors whenever she can. Who does she think she is? If you flirt a bit with Colin, you'd have the Vice President position already. Yet, she has the nerve to give you a temporary role. She's not willing to let go of control. What a joke! Besides, you already had the qualifications and abilities.""We have a celebration banquet tonight. Just seeing her will ruin my appetite."Eranthe didn't want to go, but Vice President Hill specifically mentioned her in the company group, insisting that she must attend.Eranthe was feeling irritated. Meanwhile, Colin sent her a message, "What are you up to?"This was quite unusual; a busy person like him was actually asking her casually, "I'm packing up and getti