Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

“I found the girl. She told me this is the place where you kidnapped Elspeth and asked me to rescue Elspeth as soon as possible.” Callum was eyeing Jordan coldly, and his gaze could give the onlookers shivers. “Even the person you cherish wants you to stop making mistakes. Don’t you understand?”

“She is a kind girl, and her kindness is the most precious thing in the world. However, some people have to take advantage of her kindness for selfish purposes.” When Jordan was done, he turned to Callum, returning a cold gaze with the same intensity.

Angie fixed her gaze on Jordan as tears welled up in her eyes. “Jordan, I know you’re doing this for me, but you went a little overboard.”

“There’s no need to say anything. Soon, you’ll live a life like normal people.” Even though he demanded her silence, he was still watching her with affection.

“But I mean every word. All you’re doing is hurting me and upsetting me. Even if I can live a normal life in the future, I’m living in constant guilt.”

Jordan’s smile froze on his face.

“You need to stop, Jordan. All I need is your company for the rest of my life.”

Saying too many words in one go for the first time resulted in her going limp and falling to her knees with a thump. Even though the pain from her knees made her frown, sincerity remained on her expression.

He watched her with a complex expression including disappointment, knowing the tables had turned. He could no longer make his plan come true.

“I can save her.”

Elspeth, who had been keeping quiet most of the time, chimed in all of a sudden. Her gaze that met his was burning with a hint of blinding determination.

Jordan’s eyes immediately brightened with the glint of hope. “Did you just say you can save her? You aren’t lying to me, are you?”

She forced a smile. “I have excelled in my skills as Sonny Schwartz’s student. I’ll try my best to save her. As long as you get me the ingredients I need, I can save her life.”

Jordan’s voice was shaky. “Of course.”

He almost forgot that Elspeth was an apprentice to Sonny, the medical expert.

Letting go of Elspeth, Jordan took a few steps forward as he tried to help Angie back on her feet. However, Callum’s men stopped him in his tracks by pinning his arms.

Angie forced herself to her feet without any help. The next moment, Callum felt a tug on his sleeve. “Mr. Winthrop, please spare him. I told you where Elspeth was, didn’t I?”

as he weighed his decision. When he met Elspeth’s approving look, he finally nodded. “Fine. I’ll let

arms, Angie jumped

“Jordan.”

her hair to ease her worries. “It’s okay. I’m here

took their time in each other’s embrace. Jordan only remembered to free Elspeth from the

Callum strode over

Angie. Remember to keep your word.

rolled her eyes at Jordan’s demand. “I did, but not now. I’ve been locked up for seven

could only reply with

rest. Just a while. Once I rest up, I’ll help

at the other woman and nodded. “There’s no need to rush,

woman’s head. “I assure you, I’m a lot

tried to retort, but he just couldn’t

her laugh. “You’re the first person to tell him that. You’re an interesting woman, you know. No wonder even a distant man like Mr. Winthrop would

face. “I won’t. A girl like her

side glance full of warning. “Coming from a guy who didn’t even leave a good impression

world’s end. However, he gritted his teeth when he heard Callum’s comeback. “Callum,

“I’m being a gentleman.”

“By roasting me?”

unsophisticated, before remarking snidely, “You

tip of his nose in embarrassment. “Forget about it.

After Callum announced,

pair could make it far, Jordan blocked their path. Staring straight into Elspeth’s

and the pure spring water from the mountain with an elevation of 19685 feet above

scrunched at her

helpless expression, she couldn’t help but chuckle. “Just kidding. I’ll get

finding herself

formed in her mind, she wanted to leave the place

leaving. I’ll inform you once I get the medicinal herbs