Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 64 Protecting Her

Seeing Callum act like this made Elspeth lose interest in the matter. “You sure are a gentleman, Mr. Winthrop.”

Hearing her words, he turned stern. “Ophelia’s family has run into some problems lately, so three million is a lil’ tricky for her. I’ll transfer the money to you.”

Naturally, Elspeth was aware of this, which was why she did it on purpose just to make things hard on her. Yet, she did not want to keep up this farce upon seeing how protective he was toward her. “It’s fine. You can keep it, Mr. Winthrop.”

After all, what she wanted was not money.

The scene before her made her feel like she was an outsider. She paused for a while before exiting the ward. The fact that Callum and Ophelia were no longer in sight eased her instantly.

As Elspeth headed to the garden to cool off, she saw a bunch of people surrounding a girl, about to do something to her.

“What are you doing?” Elspeth stepped forward and grabbed onto the lecher’s hand that was about to touch the girl before flinging it aside. Subsequently, she stood in front of the girl with a cold expression.

That man’s arm was almost dislocated from the force. Yet, just as he was about to fly into a rage, he suddenly saw the woman standing before him was much more beautiful than the girl, so he decided to put on a facade.

“Miss, I didn’t do anything bad. It’s this girl that stole my money. All I want is to get my money back. I don’t have any other ulterior motives…” Although the man explained with a smile, his gaze maintained on her body.

“Stole your money?” Elspeth turned around and looked at the girl behind her with questioning eyes.

Glancing at her, the girl replied timidly, “I didn’t steal his money! This is my money! I didn’t steal it from anyone!”

“What a load of bull! Everyone here saw it. You sneakily reached out and stole the ten thousand I prepared!”

Frightened, the girl shivered. “I didn’t! This is my money, you liar!”

the situation unfold, Elspeth understood that the man knew the girl had ten thousand with

money. Where’s your proof, then?” Elspeth looked at him with a hint

“The money is mine. All these people around me saw it.

so-called people are the gangsters around you, aren’t they?” She looked at the less-than-savory crowd

If you know any better, make yourself scarce! Otherwise, don’t blame

dare you hit me! Get that b*tch! Show

wanted to skin her right there and then. Yet, the gangsters hesitated

around for? She’s alone! Are you all incapable of

at the calm Elspeth. With clenched teeth, they decided to strike in the

every kick she made, a person fell. In less than a minute, the gangsters were

is too good. We simply aren’t her opponents!” one of the gangsters spoke through gritted teeth

all useless fools!” the man scolded his subordinates fiercely, feeling uneasy

his gaze on the girl behind her

through his intentions at first glance, Elspeth shielded the girl and kicked the

“Argh!”

pain was about to kill him. What did I do to deserve

won’t end with just a simple beating.” She

my money. Why should

“Four.”

let’s go!” The man was terrified that something worse would befall them, so he waved and scampered

alright?” Elspeth asked the trembling

not speak before her tears suddenly fell. “I’m fine. I have to pay my mother’s medical bills now. Otherwise, I

she did not seem to come from a