Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 159

On the first day Elspeth moved in, Michael told Frank to take her to the best mall in town for a shopping spree.

Frank wanted to refuse, but Michael promised to raise his allowance if he brought Elspeth around town, so he reluctantly took the job. The old man grinned and whipped out a card from his pocket before giving it to Elspeth. “You’re part of the family now, so you too get some allowance. Spend it how you like. Tell me if you need more.”

The card was black in color, but the words on it were golden. Elspeth had the same card, and it wasn’t the kind of card that was given away freely, not even to those with power. Michael might be a git, but he was generous with his money. Elspeth was about to refuse, but the old man could be stubborn and sneaky when he wanted to, so she took it. You owe me, old man. Just taking what’s mine.

They went to the mall, and Elspeth walked around. Frank followed her with his hands in his pockets. He was also sulking.

There weren’t any clothes she liked after visiting several shops, so she bought none. “You can take a rest if you want, Frank. I’ll holler at you once I’m done.” She smiled. Oh, he’s wobbling. She clicked her tongue, “Honestly, your stamina sucks.”

Frank was about to take her up on the offer, but he wouldn’t take that insult from her quietly. “What did you say? Keep walking. We’re not going back until nighttime.”

Oh good. He’s annoyed. Delighted, she walked away and came to a boutique. One of the dresses inside caught her eye. It was a long fitted black dress with diamonds embedded along its hem, and the bottom of the dress was pleated to resemble flowers. Its sleeves and collar were connected by nothing but beautiful strips of fabric, revealing the skin of its wearer.

Noticing her interest, the retail assistant approached her with a smile. “Good eye, miss. This is our store’s pride and joy. Only three of its kind in the world, and this is the last one. You look perfect in the dress. Would you like to try it on?”

Elspeth wasn’t interested. She was just observing the dress. This looks familiar.

“It’s a nice dress, miss. Why don’t you try it on? You won’t regret it.” Then she

cocked her eyebrow.

rolled his eyes. “I would never fall for

there in awkward silence. Okay, this is

voice said, “I like that

turned around and was met with a girl in expensive clothes, though it couldn’t hide her lack of grace and

of her, the girl raised her head like a

to leave, but then she turned back around. “What did you

A frown creased the woman’s forehead and she snapped, “I want this dress, so you’d better stay out of my way,

to get

made her anger flare. “Do you have

She’s dead! Jordan no longer cared about her image and was about to slap Elspeth when Elspeth held her hand in a vice grip. No matter what she did, Jordan couldn’t escape, and she shot

my family?” He had a smile on his face, but the fury in his voice was unmistakable. “Should I call your father right

no troublemaker, but anyone who got on his nerves would meet a grisly end. Wait. She’s part of the Jonesons? Jordan wouldn’t even have talked like that to Elspeth if she

part

my grandfather’s grandkid. You