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!”

with her, so he purposefully framed her, hoping he could grift that money with

proof, then?” Elspeth looked

money is mine. All

gangsters around you, aren’t they?”

yourself scarce! Otherwise, don’t blame us for whatever happens next!” The man threatened

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

her right there and then. Yet, the gangsters hesitated to attack after

standing around for? She’s alone! Are you all incapable of defeating a single woman?

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

these immature gangsters. With every kick she made, a person fell. In less than a

her opponents!” one of the

the man scolded his subordinates fiercely,

he focused his gaze on the girl behind her and smiled evilly before pouncing at

at first glance, Elspeth shielded the girl and kicked the man squarely in the

“Argh!”

the pain was about to kill him. What

it won’t end with just a simple beating.” She then extended her fingers before

Why should I

“Four.”

man was terrified that something worse would befall them, so he waved and scampered away

alright?” Elspeth asked

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

come