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?”

into a thin line as he weighed his decision. When he met

the sight of the men loosening Jordan’s arms, Angie jumped at him and

“Jordan.”

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

Jordan only remembered to free Elspeth from the shackles when Callum

strode over to

to save Angie. Remember to

eyes at Jordan’s demand. “I did, but not now. I’ve been

only reply with a

Just a while. Once I

woman and nodded. “There’s

head. “I assure you, I’m

changed a few times. He tried to retort, but he just couldn’t

the first person to tell him that. You’re an interesting woman, you know. No wonder even a

faint smile on his face. “I won’t. A girl like her is too calculating. I like

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

usually a man who could keep his composure even if it was the world’s end. However, he gritted his teeth when he heard Callum’s comeback.

“I’m being a gentleman.”

“By roasting me?”

to Angie, who looked pure and unsophisticated, before remarking snidely, “You started it.

of his nose in embarrassment. “Forget about it. Pretend I didn’t

I’m taking Elspeth home to rest.” After Callum announced, he

straight into Elspeth’s eyes,

ginseng, a saussurea that ages tenfold, and the pure spring water from the mountain with

face almost scrunched at her

but chuckle. “Just

finding herself a godfather

rough idea was formed in her mind, she wanted to leave the place as soon as

I’ll inform you once I get the medicinal herbs