Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 154

Elspeth blushed after being questioned. As she looked at the solemn Callum, she replied nonchalantly, “Mm.” Since Callum was observant, she dared not lie to him.

“I was worried that you might think I have an ulterior motive… Would you let me stay at Winthrop Group if you found out about my identity?”

“Yes,” Callum replied without hesitation.

“Alright, I’ll admit that I was being narrow-minded.”

However, Callum’s expression remained solemn. “So, what are your plans after revealing your identity?” He was worried that she would leave Winthrop Group after her identity as the president of Azure Corporation was revealed.

“Don’t worry about that. I won’t go back to Azure Corporation.” Elspeth couldn’t help but chuckle after figuring out what he was concerned about. Callum’s grave expression finally brightened up by a tad.

“Earlier on, you mentioned that Winthrop Group will belong to me. Do you still mean it?” Elspeth teased him when she saw how grim his expression was. She was trying to lighten the mood, but Callum took it seriously.

Of course, Callum wouldn’t hand it over to her just like that. As he stood up, he replied nonchalantly, “Winthrop Group will be yours if you get engaged to me.”

“Callum, doesn’t it occur to you that you might be asking for trouble?” she asked in surprise as she had never seen such an upfront person that would give his established company away as promised.

“I can start another company after giving it away but where can I find another wife after she has left me?” Callum smiled.

at the mention of the word ‘wife’. I never said that I’m going to be his wife. He sounded like she would agree to

gaze darkened after hearing that. “Can you

“I haven’t had time to think about it and you shouldn’t be forcing me. Shouldn’t we let it happen naturally?” She realized

you going to marry me if I don’t pressure you to do it?” Callum pulled her

you in such

can’t wait any longer.” The thought of numerous men hovering around Elspeth made him furious. Blake, Jordan, Harper, and the abnormal Arthur… All of them seem to be

of them were together. “Let’s not rush it.

always been a matter that gnawed at her mind, which was the unresolved matter about her mother. She believed that there must be something behind her mother’s departure. Her mother wouldn’t have left them heartlessly when she was that in love with her father. However, it was a big mystery and she had no idea where to start. If

mom and dad had a conflict, and she left us after that.” Elspeth looked at Callum with flickering

know.” He gently

to find my mother first before

“Don’t you hate her?”

so I had no memory of it. However, I know that she is a kind woman so she wouldn’t have given up on us that easily. I suspect that there’s more to it.” Elspeth shook her

suggestion since anyone would wish that their parents were present to witness them getting engaged and married. Since Elspeth’s father had passed away and her mother could still be found, Callum had no reason to disagree. “Let’s

Elspeth finally let out a

head home now. I think my dad might know something about it. You can ask him. Maybe we might get some clues from there.” Hearing that, she nodded and both of them headed to the Winthrop

him to greet him before asking tentatively, “Mr. Winthrop, I heard that you were close to my parents. Could you please tell me about

she saw how eager she was to know the truth. Although the incident bothered

when you were two years