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 IV infusion.

room.

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

unlike someone who had been tortured. Now she was wearing a coat and pretending to be a doctor. Nobody would suspect a `thing.”At last, you’re mine. None of this would

my father wants to send me abroad. Called me a

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

She just came back from her restroom trip. “Oh.” She saw Alaina coming out of the ward. “Did they

sent me here. Wanted me to check on the patient. She’s fine, so I have to go now.” Ophelia hung

she asked no questions. Instead, she nodded at her

ward.

sigh of relief and left in a

to see Alaina smiling at her.

proud as if coming together with

reason, Elspeth

smiled. “It’s nothing, Miss Lynwood. You’re an asset to the company. If you fall

gonna worry.”

Especially the way she talks. “If you care about the company so much, you should go back to work, then. At least you can show off your skills,” Elspeth shot back. She

so you guys wouldn’t have a chance to stay in a room

“Why?”

is the industry leader. I could’ve

him. Elspeth held her forehead. What is up with him and trashy

crush on