Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 54 A Pawn

Houston?

Callum and Elspeth looked at each other and instantly understood who was behind it.

“I really didn’t expect that Houston would not give up and challenge my bottom line again and again. Does he really think I dare not lay a hand on him?” She was gnashing her teeth in hatred. If it wasn’t for Callum today, she would most likely be fighting this buff man to death.

“Erm… Can I go now?” The burly man stood up slowly, trying to escape, but Callum kicked his knee hard, sending him tumbling to the ground once more.

Callum then uttered in a calm and cold voice, “Attempted assault also warrants legal repercussions.”

“Huh!” The man cried loudly without caring about the situation. “But, I already told you about the mastermind behind it. Why can’t you let me go?!”

Elspeth shot him a threatening gaze. “If you speak one more word, it won’t be as simple as going to jail.”

The man shut his mouth after being intimidated, feeling completely dejected.

She first called the police, sent the big guy to the station, and then merely tidied up a bit. In addition, she intended to settle accounts with Houston after returning from the business discussion.

The two met in the private room on the first floor of the hotel. As soon as Elspeth walked in, she noticed a familiar man opposite her.

“What a coincidence. We meet again.” Jordan greeted her with a smile.

She was shocked beyond belief, and her head whipped around to look at Callum as though she wanted to know why their business partner was Jordan.

Callum explained patiently, “Our partner is NK Group, but I just found out an hour ago that he is the president.”

we are fated to meet

with him. “I can sell this land to you, but NK Group has to give Winthrop Group

eyes lit up. “Mr. Winthrop, you sure know how to make demands, but ten percent is too high. What about

unwilling to give in. With a determined attitude, he uttered, “Ten percent is my minimum limit. If you’re unwilling to take it, I’ll have to look for

“Are you threatening me?”

could hear the impending storm from the lively conversation between the

all businessmen; seeking profit isn’t crossing

and stared at her with a smile instead. “If it’s for Miss Lynwood’s sake,

that, Callum furrowed his

you don’t have to do it for my sake. You two should talk it out between yourselves.” Elspeth already felt the

Group rarely tolerates such counter proposals. This

mocked, “What a flirt you are, Mr. Carr. I’m sorry to tell you that Elspeth is my fiancée. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for you to take

outstanding woman. Which man wouldn’t be tempted by her? I’m just an ordinary man. If you’re unhappy about it, it’s alright to tell me. You don’t have

course, I won’t. It’s

in her heart. Why do you have to involve me when

For

doesn’t need

with NK Group, then let’s put this collaboration on hold for the time being.

nudged Callum’s arm. “Callum, what’s the matter with you? Why are you so impolite? You are here to discuss cooperation, not to

with a burning gaze before spitting,

by his mockery.

bother to explain to her, so he stood up and walked out. After that, he returned to his room, but she didn’t want to return to hers, so she left the hotel for a stroll in the garden by herself. She walked to an

Houston’s

residence. During that time, he was sound asleep in the room, and five family members came perilously close to being killed by the flames. They were extremely