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.”

looked at her. She seems genuinely worried. And he nodded. They went to the hospital, and the doctor did a little checkup. Then Elspeth was taken to a ward and hooked up to an IV infusion. Callum headed to the reception to go through some paperwork, while Alaina went to

room.

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

other than Ophelia. Unlike her past self, she seemed frail and listless, not unlike someone who had been tortured. Now she was wearing a coat

Even my father wants to send me abroad. Called me

set her eyes on Elspeth’s neck and was just about to throttle her, but the sounds of footsteps echoed across the air.

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

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

doctor felt weird, but she asked no questions. Instead, she nodded at her and

ward.

sigh of relief and left

woke up just in time to see Alaina

and I.” She sounded proud as if coming together with Callum would close

Elspeth felt jealous.

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

gonna worry.”

talks. “If you care about the company so much, you should go

here so you guys wouldn’t have a chance

“Why?”

educated, and my family company is the industry leader. I could’ve gotten any job I

Elspeth held her forehead. What is

crush