Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 84

Callum answered coldly, “I’m not hungry. You go ahead.”

Noticing that he was in a bad mood, Ophelia realized her overstay would only make the situation worse. Thus, she rose to her feet and left the room in a hurry.

After she departed, silence fell in the room in a split second.

Taking out his phone, Callum involuntarily dialed Elspeth’s number.

To his surprise, the number he tried to call had been disconnected.

He had a hard time digesting the fact as his heart gave him a lurch.

At that moment, he was over with the thoughts that kept troubling him. After calling Arthur over to temporarily watch over their mother, Callum drove to the company.

On a typical day, Elspeth would have arrived at the company around this time and gotten ready for work.

However, just as he arrived at the company, he received a call from the HR Department.

“Mr. Winthrop, Miss Lynwood just called. She is quitting her job. She also explained that she has emailed you the resignation letter.”

Callum followed the words and opened his email. He wasn’t surprised to find an unread mail in his inbox. The letter was written in a formal and serious tone, leaving no room for argument.

She was determined to vanish from his life.

After that, Callum called Harper. As expected, Harper answered the phone impatiently, “Mr. Winthrop, are you calling for a discussion about the collaboration project between Azure Corporation and Winthrop Group next quarter?”

Callum answered with a low voice, “It’s not about that. Do you perhaps know where Elspeth is?”

“Elspeth?” Harper snorted. “Mr. Winthrop, you guys live together, don’t you? How come you ask me about her? I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. I’m not her bodyguard, you know.”

a moment, Harper’s retort put Callum at a loss for words as he was overwhelmed with

I’m going back to my work. After all, you’re a busy man. There’s no way you could

Harper finished his words,

to his conversation in silence, raised her brows

his phone slip from his hand. “Elsie, count me out if you

hanging with me?” She narrowed her eyes and

unexpected threat. “Nonsense! I gladly accompany you. It’s my honor to spend the

the female tyrant. He wouldn’t dare risk his safety to upset her which could lead her to assign him to some dangerous

right now.” Elspeth didn’t give him any time

the bar.

else instead of Luna Bar, which she frequented, to

the balance at the

beer. “You’re right. He even thinks I’m the culprit

“To be honest, he looks like a smart guy. He can be quite a fool during a crucial moment, huh? You’re not the kind of person who would hurt someone. No offense but I

the beer glass as the ghost of a smile curled her lips. “But he doesn’t share your opinion. He thinks I’m the one who did it. Even though it’s an accident, he thinks I’m still responsible for

you? Was

she pondered. Her eyes were shining with excitement as she was intoxicated. “Maybe he worries that I’ll

choked on his drink. This girl

to do next?” A scowl formed between his brows. He could understand that Elspeth was in a difficult position. “You can’t possibly leave without clearing the name, or

way I’m taking the fall. Our imperative is to

his head to the side and wondered out loud. “What are

to find the culprit. It was just the three of us on the stairs at the time, and there were no

should wait until Margot wakes up. By that

be tricking Ophelia into admitting her doing. We need to tape when she confesses because we can’t guarantee that she wouldn’t

deeper. “What a cruel woman Ophelia is. I can’t

all of us are lovesick

sense. So, what’s going on between Callum and you? I can see

in thought.