"Alright, same place."
When he arrived at the bar's private room, Colin was sitting alone. With wounds on his lips, he was downing drink after drink without pause.
Frank's arrival prompted the manager to send over several charming hostesses to liven up the atmosphere.
Harold and the others also got wind of the gathering, making the scene lively.
However, Colin just sat there, drowning his sorrows.
Although Colin was known to frequent such gatherings, it was rare to see him in such a state of despair.
He exuded a powerful aura even without saying a word. Despite his reluctance, bold female hosts dared to offer him drinks, which he accepted without even looking at them.
"What the hell are you doing?" Frank intervened, snatching the glass from him. "Talk to me. What's going on?"
This time, Colin didn't want to talk, nor did he have the face to do so.
What? Seeing another man holding his woman, and he can't even vent his ang
"She's downstairs drinking. She also asked me to pass on a message to Mr. Rodriguez to take away the things left at her house, or else she'll throw them away."Frank's expression darkened. This wasn't going according to plan. How did things escalate so quickly?Eranthe finished her drink in one gulp and got up to pay.The bodyguard approached her, "We'll cover the bill."The bartender recognized him, "Alright."Eranthe slammed her hand on the table and told the bartender, "I'll pay for my own drinks. Give me another one."The bartender looked at the bodyguard, who nodded at him.Eranthe nodded as well, "Okay."She took out her wallet, threw a few bills on the counter, grabbed her bag, and left.The bodyguard was dumbfounded and quickly caught up, "Miss. Taylor, Mr. Rodriguez is upstairs. Please don't leave."Eranthe chuckled with exasperation, "Do you think your high and mighty Mr. Rodriguez knows that you're bloc
And her car wasn't parked in the spot either.Colin still went upstairs to confirm.At home, apart from the cat, there was no sign of Eranthe.The bodyguard glanced around and asked, "Mr. Rodriguez?"Colin responded directly, "What are you standing around for? Go find her!"Eranthe watched her phone vibrating with messages from Frank, Colin, and even Matthew. She didn't want to answer any of them.Right now, she just wanted to be alone.But staying in ASSYRIA CITY meant Colin would eventually find her."Sir, can you leave the city?" Eranthe inquired."Yes, Where do you want to go?" the driver asked."Do you know Davis Hotel?" Eranthe responded."Oh, the new concept hotel developed by Ashly Group, right?" The driver confirmed."Yes, that's the one.""It's a bit far. ""But that's fine. Please drive," Eranthe said, closing her eyes.However, she still sent a message to Oriel, provi
This realization eased Colin's deathly stare slightly."Mr. Rodriguez, Miss. Taylor has arrived at the hotel," one of the bodyguards reported.As an internal employee, Eranthe had no trouble checking in and went straight to her pre-booked room.This wasn't her first time at Davis Hotel, which boasted scenic views away from the city center. However, the hotel wasn't profitable at the moment due to its remote location. The nearest tourist village was still advertising, and the project was running at a loss.Without needing assistance, Eranthe headed directly to the room she had already booked.The plan was to attract sponsors for the hotel, promoting the brand and enticing tourists looking for an oxygen-rich experience to come and stay.Eranthe, feeling miserable and empty-handed, had managed to hold off sleep after having two drinks on an empty stomach.She tossed her bag aside and headed straight to the bathroom to remove her makeup.
"I just want everything to go back to how it was.""Being with me, what's not like before? Have I interfered with your freedom? Or stopped you from going to work?" Colin's tone grew colder.Eranthe felt him getting too close, his breath encroaching on her, making it hard for her to breathe. But as soon as she moved, her waist was gripped by him, forcing her to look at him while he spoke.Furrowing her brows, Eranthe suppressed the urge to explode. "Deep down, you know you're just blowing things out of proportion. With your intelligence, do you think if I had anything with Jayden or wanted anything with him, I would let him appear in front of you?""I'm annoyed. I'm upset that you don't believe me, and I hate being falsely accused. I also detest the way you're handling this situation." Eranthe grew more agitated as she spoke, her voice rising and making the atmosphere between them even more tense."You're staging this retaliation drama now, and I se
Ignoring her previous words, he forcefully and dominantly lifted her up from the lounger."Colin! Let me go!" Eranthe was lifted up horizontally by him, looking at his stern eyes and feeling a wave of panic.Colin placed her on the bed, adjusted his collar, and didn't do anything to her. He just sat down on the sofa, staring at her with unblinking eyes.He didn't move for a while, maintaining that posture."What do you want?" Eranthe questioned.She just wanted to be alone now. This annoying man wouldn't leave or agree to her requests. He just sat there staring at her, for what?Colin didn't answer her, still sitting there like a statue.Eranthe waited for a while, but he remained motionless."What are you up to?" Eranthe demanded.She just wanted to be alone, and if he wouldn't leave, she could change rooms."If you move again, I can't guarantee what I'll do," the man's warning echoed in the room.Eranthe
"Let's have breakfast first," Colin said as the hotel staff wheeled in a breakfast cart and he placed the food on the table.Frowning, Eranthe looked at him. "I made myself clear last night. I won't change my mind."Colin nodded. "I've made my decision."Eranthe gave him a cool smile. "Then why are you still here?"Colin lifted an eyebrow. "If you don't finish your meal, I'll stay here."Eranthe felt her irritation flare up again early in the morning. "Are you some kind of stubborn adhesive?""Are you sure you want to provoke me?" Colin countered.Eranthe closed her mouth. She couldn't fight against him, nor could she escape. She couldn't even leave ASSYRIA CITY. She was getting fed up!She threw back the covers, and as she got out of bed, she noticed that her bathrobe was a bit loose, and Colin's gaze didn't shy away.Eranthe turned her back to him to fix it before walking over. "I'll eat breakfast. You can leave now."
"This is my first time sharing a room with a guy, and it's you, Mr. Rodriguez. How unfeeling of you.""Are you crazy?" Colin replied casually, opening his laptop.Continuing to eat his breakfast, Frank teased, "Yes, yes, I'm crazy. So, what's your plan now? Flowers? Gifts?""She's not falling for that," Colin remarked. If spending money could solve everything, why bother with the effort?Frank sighed. "How did we, the charming duo, end up tangled with these two sisters?"But he was all talk. After finishing breakfast, he needed to check on things at the company too."Eranthe has a meeting later. You planning to linger here?" Frank asked.Colin considered. "Do you have a better idea?"Frank clicked his tongue. "I mean, isn't this a waste of time? Aren't you worried she'll come back swinging and end up with Jayden?""Didn't you say both of us need to cool off a bit? Besides, relentless pursuit is pointless right now. She d
"Okay, if you really end up with Eranthe, I'll learn from you.""Does Oriel really want to be with you? Just flattering yourself," Colin, in a bad mood, retorted sharply.Frank sighed, "Ah, men without a sex life are truly terrifying."Colin ignored him.From behind the water feature, voices could be heard.Although not loud, with few guests around, the conversation was clear."That woman is really pretty, almost like those female celebrities on TV.""Were you trained with her before? Do you know what she's like? Is she easy to get? With looks like hers, she must have plenty of suitors.""I heard she has some connection with that Miller family whose son, Eric Miller, dated her for a few months. They've probably split up now, and there are quite a few guys chasing her in the company.""I think with a woman like her, you could win her over with a bit of money. Just a few dates and you could sleep with her.""Alexis,