Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 105

Once the meeting came to an end, those who mocked Alaina huddled around Elspeth. “Elspeth, I think the boss was just being unfair.”

Already upset from losing the project, Elspeth wanted to know why her colleague was saying that, and she arched her eyebrow. “How so?”

“You should’ve been the one handling this project. I can’t believe the boss gave something that important to that bitch. This is so unfair to you.”

Elspeth shook her head dismissively. “It doesn’t matter who writes up the proposal. As long as it’s good.”

Disappointed, the employee said, “You’re just too naive, Elspeth. That b*tch is gonna play you like a fiddle.”

Elspeth only smiled, but she said nothing. She’s just a young lass trying to make a name for herself in her new job. Not a b*tch. Then she felt everything around her spin. Must have overworked myself. She shook her head and tried to walk, but then she blacked out and fell forward.

Through the glass door, Callum saw Elspeth lying on the floor. He came in and picked her up. Looks red. Too red. He put a hand against her forehead. Scalding. “You idiot. Didn’t even realize you had a fever?” he muttered silently and was about to take her to the hospital.

Alaina noticed what was going on, and she came over. “What happened to her, Mr. Winthrop?” She sounded worried as if she actually cared for Elspeth.

“Caught a fever. I’m taking her to the hospital.”

Alaina stared at Callum with anticipation in her eyes. “Can I come? I’d like to keep an eye on her. She helped me a lot, and I want to do something for her.”

taken to a ward and hooked up to an

room.

looked around to see if anyone was around. Good. The coast is clear: They heaved a

had been tortured. Now she was wearing a coat and pretending to

me abroad.

was contorted with rage and fury. She set her eyes on Elspeth’s neck and was just about to throttle her, but the sounds of footsteps echoed across the air. Someone’s coming.

She just came back from her restroom trip. “Oh.” She saw

the patient. She’s fine, so I have to go now.” Ophelia hung her head as low as possible, worried

but she asked no questions. Instead, she nodded at

ward.

a long sigh of relief

up just in time to see Alaina smiling at her. “Why are you

sounded proud as if coming together with Callum would close

Elspeth

You’re an asset to

gonna worry.”

company, not because he likes me. This girl is annoying. Especially the way she talks. “If you care about the company so much, you should go back to work,

I came here so you guys wouldn’t

“Why?”

is the industry leader. I could’ve gotten any job I wanted, but I

crush on him. Elspeth held her forehead. What is

crush on