<h4>Chapter 261: Paying Attention to Other Men</h4>


    After dinner, E and Chloe were whispering in the room, while Eric was on the phone, asking John to find out who owned that bar and about the owner’s social connections.


    Ten minutester, John reported back, "Boss, Ten Nights Bar is owned by a middle-aged man who’s nning to immigrate to Country Y. That man is quite close with him."


    Eric let out a coldugh. "*His* next move is probably at Ten Nights Bar, right? He knows I’ve recently taken an interest in the entertainment industry, and if I were to get seriously injured or even killed in such a chaotic ce, it would be hard for the police to find any evidence!"


    After all, fights happen frequently at entertainment venues. If a hitman takes advantage of the confusion, who would know who fired the shot?


    "Boss, you’re brilliant for figuring this out so quickly. Should we go with n A or n B?"


    "n S!" Eric smirked. "The safest way is to take the initiative."


    "Got it! I’ll notify all the guys right away and have them on standby!"


    After hanging up the phone, Eric faced the slightly stifling breeze, looking out into the thick darkness of the night. A bloodthirsty smile spread across his face as his eyes gleamed sharply.


    Since someone keeps trying to take his life, he’d y along, making sure his enemy would never get back up again!


    Inside the room...


    Chloe excitedly waved her iPad. "E, guess what? My dream guy, Mason, actually added me on Facebook! He even asked for your Facebook too!"


    E’s face suddenly darkened. "How did you get in touch with him?"


    "He called me, hehe. Didn’t he call you?"


    E frowned. Mason was such a mysterious figure. How did he suddenly get in contact with Chloe? What were his intentions?


    Although she didn’t know him well, the impression he gave her wasn’t a good one at all.


    "No, he never called me." E shook her head, staring at Chloe intently.


    "Chloe, if he asks you out, you have to be careful, okay?"


    Chloe’s face flushed. "Oh,e on! What are you thinking? Mason isn’t that kind of guy. If he wanted women, he’d just have to crook his finger, and they’de running! He’s got money, looks, everything—there’s no way he’d try anything with me!"


    E was speechless. Chloe was still too na?ve.


    Mason had this evil glint in his eyes—malicious and full of bad intentions.


    "Mason always gives me a bad vibe, an unsettling feeling. So, please be careful," E said softly.


    But Chloe, with her flushed face full of excitement, dismissed her concerns. "E, don’t be like that! You haven’t even gotten to know him yet. Rumor has it he’sing to Country S soon! E, will youe with me on the date? I’m so nervous!"


    "We’ll see," E replied. No matter how much she tried to warn Chloe, it seemed to fall on deaf ears.


    Chloe had fallen for Mason at first sight, so she probably wouldn’t believe that he had any bad intentions.


    After chatting for a bit longer, E reminded Chloe to let her know if Mason showed up.


    Now that Mason had gotten close to Chloe, E would definitely have Eric look into him to see what kind of person he really was.


    After leaving Chloe’s room, E and Eric said their goodbyes to Chloe and the others. They then got into the car, holding hands as their bodyguards escorted them away.


    When E and Eric got home, they snuggled up in their home theater to watch a movie. In their new house, E felt a constant sense of contentment.


    If she wanted a drink, there was a bar.


    If she wanted to swim, there was a pool.


    If she wanted to watch a movie, they had a theater.


    This house was truly perfect.


    E nestled into Eric’s arms, munching on fries while watching the movie, when she suddenly remembered Mason.


    "By the way, what kind of person is Mason? He’s been getting close to Chloe recently, and I’m worried he might deceive her," E asked, tilting her head to look at Eric.


    Eric leaned down and bit off the half of the fry that was sticking out of her mouth. "Him? He’s just a business partner, I don’t know him too well."


    "Is his family powerful in Country W?"


    "They’re pretty influential. The Scott family moved out two generations ago and have established deep roots since then. Now their businesses are doing exceptionally well," Eric said, recalling what he knew.


    E felt a little disappointed. Knowing about his family didn’t help her understand Mason as a person.


    "Do you think he’s the kind of guy who would toy with women? I heard he has quite a few in Country W."


    "He definitely treats women like clothing, swapping them out regrly. Changing women every month is normal for him. Besides, Country W is very open-minded—if personalities don’t match, the women don’t cling on."


    Eric’s eyes gleamed with a slight chill. "Why, are you interested in him?"


    "Of course not! I’m just trying to look out for my friend and figure out what kind of man he is," Eughed, pinching Eric’s cheek. "You’re such a jealous one!"


    Eric let out a cold snort. "Chloe’s a hopeless romantic. Even if Mason’s a scumbag, no matter how much you warn her, she’ll still chase after him."


    E was left speechless.


    Eric’s sharp insight into people was always spot on.


    "So, what should we do?" she asked, furrowing her brow. She wasn’t in the mood for the movie anymore and kept eating fries. "Chloe’s my good friend—she’s always stuck by me, even during my hardest times. What should I do?"


    "Some people have to experience their own trials to learn. You can’t stop it for them. Just stay calm," Eric said coolly.


    E pouted. "Don’t be so heartless!"


    "Your Majesty," Eric said yfully, "you’re not Chloe. You want me to worry about other women? Sorry, but your husband can’t do that. I only care about whether *my* woman is well-fed, well-dressed, and looking as beautiful as ever."


    E couldn’t help butugh. Eric had a point.


    Some people just won’t learn until they hit a wall.


    She had been trying so hard to persuade Chloe not to throw herself headlong into this rtionship, especially when she didn’t really know what kind of man Mason was.


    Love at first sight often blinds women to a man’s ws.


    But Chloe kept insisting that Mason was the perfect man, and there was no way E could change her mind.


    So perhaps all her worrying was pointless. She might as well enjoy watching the movie with Eric, maybe get in a little workout afterward, and make the best of the night!


    ...


    Rachel stood on the balcony of her dorm, once again dialing Leah’s number.


    "I’m sorry, the number you’ve dialed is currently unavable," the automated message said.


    Rachel’s expression turned cold, and her eyes darkened with anger.


    "Damn it! You used me and then kicked me to the curb. It’s not going to be that easy!"