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.”

are fated to meet each

cooperation with him. “I can sell this land to you, but NK

Winthrop, you sure know how to make demands, but

unwilling to give in. With a determined attitude, he uttered, “Ten percent is my minimum limit.

“Are you threatening me?”

with a smile, Elspeth could hear the impending storm from

“Of course not. We’re all businessmen; seeking profit isn’t crossing

with a smile instead. “If it’s for Miss Lynwood’s sake, then

Callum furrowed

should talk it out between yourselves.” Elspeth already felt the pressure from the surroundings and didn’t

I admire your ability. NK Group rarely tolerates such counter proposals. This is

Carr. I’m sorry to tell you that Elspeth is my fiancée. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for you to take the offer for her

by her? I’m just an ordinary man. If you’re unhappy about it, it’s alright to tell me. You

course, I won’t. It’s not like

heart. Why do you

his smile and uttered with an unnatural expression, “There’s no need for you to be oppressive. For Miss Lynwood’s sake, I shall agree to your unreasonable request. I’ll treat it as doing her a

doesn’t need

up. “If you are unwilling to cooperate with NK Group, then let’s put this collaboration on hold for the time being. We shall continue the conversation when you come to discuss with sincerity.” After saying that, he left

that Jordan was upset, so she nudged Callum’s arm. “Callum, what’s the matter with you? Why are you

at her face with a burning gaze before

taken aback by his mockery. “Why are you scolding

didn’t 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

is this?” Houston’s voice sounded

was unlucky. The same night he set fire to Winthrop Group, someone set fire to his residence. During that time, he was sound asleep in the room, and five