Someone familiar with him, like Frank, would surely know that this was a thoughtful gesture.
Eranthe huffed, "If you continue like this, I'll leave immediately. I don't want to end up in gossip magazines with you."
Colin raised an eyebrow, looking at the camera. The gossiping security guard in the monitoring room quickly shifted his gaze, as if caught doing something.
"They won't send it out, and no one will come in. This elevator is exclusively for my use," Colin assured.
The elevator reached the top floor. Colin straightened his suit jacket, and Eranthe, her smile erased by the recent event, followed him. However, her attention was quickly captured by Colin's domain.
It was the nerve center of the entire Rodriguez Group.
People were rushing around, phones were ringing non-stop, and the employees, upon seeing Colin, stood up to greet him, not sparing a glance for Eranthe.
She followed Colin into the office. A secretary brought in cof
Colin wouldn't treat a female employee differently just because she was a woman. In his view, work was work, and no one was exempt. If an old employee made a mistake, the consequences would be even more severe. Moreover, she was just an intern assistant. If her appearance and attitude were caught by Colin, she might not even make it through the internship.Little did Amanda know that this statement hit right where it hurt. Wasn't she afraid of this?The female secretary who had just spoken to her realized it. So, Amanda offended Mr. Rodriguez's woman?Her gaze shifted, and Amanda blushed, unsure of what to do."What's going on? Are you facing some difficulties?"Lunchtime was the perfect time for conversations, as everyone had submitted their tasks to Colin in the morning and had some free time now.Amanda dared not speak, just shaking her head.The female secretary said, "What's Mr. Rodriguez's girlfriend like? I didn't get a good lo
She took a sharp breath because she never thought Colin would be an artist, especially considering her own appreciation level; it didn't match him at all.The colors in the paintings were vivid and rich. They say that painting can represent a person's true thoughts, and Colin, such a person, unexpectedly had an interior full of vibrant colors, like a volcanic eruption.Colin casually said, "I occasionally paint when I'm annoyed." It was a habit he had retained since his youth and had not changed over the years.Eranthe almost forgot that his background meant he couldn't be someone without talents. It wasn't just about academics; his other interests and hobbies were definitely under the guidance of renowned teachers."Do you like it?" Colin looked at her as she kept staring at one painting."I'm impressed. I never knew you could paint so well. If you didn't inherit Rodriguez Group, would you choose to be an artist?""I can't be an artist. I h
Colin nibbled on her ear.Eranthe was speechless. "How long have you known me, and you're already thinking about me every time?"Colin took the painting from her hand and lifted her up. "I'll try to be quick. It's lunch break anyway. In the afternoon, you can continue refining the proposals you submitted."Regardless of Eranthe's protests, Colin remained the same, smelling the fragrance on her neck, slow yet firm, occupying every inch of her...The indoor temperature was adjusted to the most comfortable setting.After covering her with a blanket, Colin turned off the alarm clock, changed into another suit, and when he opened the door, the lunch on the table had been cleared away, and the office was filled with fresh air.Morris, seemingly oblivious to everything, handed him some documents."Notify everyone that the meeting will start in 5 minutes, and instruct them not to disturb her in the office.""Understood, Mr. Rodriguez."
Her own job was in a mess.Amanda didn't expect that she would come to apologize and be criticized for not having the ability before stepping down. Without saying a word, Amanda turned and left.Eranthe wasn't surprised; after all, such people were common in companies, especially in hotels where all sorts of extraordinary characters were encountered. Rich people who threw tantrums just to get a discount were not uncommon.However, with Amanda's interruption, Eranthe's thoughts had drifted far away.When Colin returned after the meeting, Eranthe was playing a game. She didn't even look up, relying on the familiarity between them to know it was him."Bringing you to the company, and you're just here to play games?" Colin took away her phone.Eranthe didn't play often, only when she needed some excitement to stay alert. She asked, "Are you done being busy?""Yeah." Colin directly took her laptop. "Have you revised it?""Yes." Eran
Just then, the dishes were served, and the daily menu was always different. Colin ordered Tom Yum soup, which Eranthe enjoyed."Now we have some time before the dishes arrive. Want to take a stroll?""Where to?""You can hear performances in the garden at night, and there are river lanterns."He extended his hand, leading her outside. Indeed, in the concealed garden, there was a ready-made stage on the stone bridge surrounding the lake. Actors performing traditional Thai Khon dance were on stage, and many people had come out to watch. Under the eaves, some people were embracing, and they all seemed to be influential figures from ASSYRIA.Colin led Eranthe to a secluded corner."This place is really beautiful," Eranthe said, poking at the river lanterns on the water with a stick."If you like it, I can take you to other places next time.""Can I release a river lantern too?"Colin snapped his fingers, and someone immediat
Christopher's boss was puzzled, "Is there a problem somewhere? Don't worry; I'll have someone check on it.""Alright." Christopher looked at the expensive dishes on the table.This meal, with the addition of wine, cost at least hundreds of thousands. If the contract didn't go through, it would be like pouring money down the drain.Ana, feeling uncomfortable, whispered to Christopher beside her, "Could it be Morris?""Him? Why would he do that? We haven't offended him."Christopher really didn't understand why Ana would think that. However, he didn't press further at the moment. After all, they had already ordered the meal; they had to finish it.When there was no one around, Christopher finally asked, "Shouldn't you explain this to me?"Ana wiped her mouth and fabricated a perfect explanation, embellishing the situation a bit. "Clearly, I helped her, and now she's turning her back on me. So, I'm worried she might have given Colin a ba
Colin pointed at one message, "This one is acceptable, but the rest have low feasibility. Rodriguez Group as a whole doesn't like these flashy setups. They can be novel, but not extravagant."Eranthe nodded, "You're giving me special advice again.""Well, is it not allowed?" Colin took her computer away. "You can sleep now."Eranthe watched as he took away the computer, and he pressed her down, and lifted Elsa, who was yawning at the edge of the bed, down from the bed.Puzzled, she asked, "Are you sleeping so early today?"Colin glanced at her, "With that question, I might think you're hinting at something.""So, your demands are so high," Colin said with a straight face.Eranthe rolled her eyes and simply rolled up in the blanket, "Let's sleep."Colin sighed, embraced her from behind, and a light, agile weight jumped at their feet; it was probably Elsa jumping back onto the bed.Eranthe felt a bit hot; Colin's body was
Ana observed Eranthe's actions and took a seat after entering. "How's the job going? Is everything okay?""It's fine. After all, I've learned a lot from following you. Dealing with troublesome matters, I've come up with my own methods.""Yeah, I remember when you first joined the company, a client was giving you a hard time, and you were standing there not knowing what to do." Ana took out a diamond bracelet from her bag. "A small token of apology from me."Eranthe looked at the bracelet and smiled when she lifted her head. "If your apology is sincere, I accept it, but the bracelet is unnecessary."Sometimes relationships are like that. Once you've been hurt, it's impossible to treat everything as if it never happened.Eranthe used to consider Ana a role model, but after the collapse of that guidance, she couldn't face the current Ana.To be an enemy, she wouldn't be afraid. Bribes and flattery only tarnished the image she once held of her l