Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

With lightning speed, Lisa emerged and addressed Elspeth as ‘Miss Lynwood’ when she saw her.

Elspeth waved her hand dismissively. “Alright. You’re already Harper’s disciple, so there’s no need to say those anymore. Let’s just stick to the rules for now. Elspeth will do it.”

Lisa nodded in agreement, not questioning the command as it was her duty to obey.

Elspeth flexed her wrist and pulled out a veil to cover her face, after which she led her men to the intersection and lay in wait for their target.

It was a route the director frequently passed by. According to their research, he would buy roasted chicken here every night and carry it home with a bottle of alcohol.

To be honest, it was the first time Elspeth held a bold operation. As the target walked toward her, she flicked her left wrist, and her two black-clad men flew out like swords.

Soon enough, the director was bound and tossed into a narrow alleyway.

Being in such a situation that was new to him, he was terrified. Due to the fear of losing his life, he was crying for mercy before anyone touched him. “I beg you. Please don’t kill me. I can give you money, no matter how much you want, as long as you don’t kill me…”

She calmly approached and glared at the obese man on the ground. She frowned as she kicked his chubby body. “I don’t want your life or your money. There’s only one thing I want.”

The director’s eyes widened in surprise. “Really? I’ll give you whatever you want!”

“I want a spot in your next movie.”

With these words, the director finally understood whom he was dealing with. In the next second, he glared at her fiercely. “I thought it was one of my enemies who found me, but I never expected it to be you, Elspeth. I admit you’re wealthy, but what use is money alone? I am well-connected, both in the underworld and in legitimate businesses. If you lay a hand on me, I won’t spare you!”

Well-connected to both the underworld and the legitimate businesses… With a mischievous smile, Elspeth quipped, “Come on. Tell me. Can your connections help you block this?”

And with that, she slapped the director with such force that it nearly knocked his neck crooked.

Elspeth’s face through her veil, he could see those eyes

indeed. The director’s sweat dripped down his neck,

giving

gang up on me?” he retorted, his neck

hands, slow and rhythmic. “Fine, call someone. I want to see

subtle gesture and commanded nonchalantly, “Untie him and give him

finally realized that his belongings

his sweat, and when he noticed Lisa

She thought

Can you come over now? I’m in a bit of trouble; if I can’t solve it, I might not make it out alive. Yes, I’ll pay whatever you want, and remember to bring your best

and begged, using every ounce of flattery he could

does that name sound so familiar? Elspeth searched her memory and suddenly realized something, a sly

up, the director felt his confidence surge. But time ticked by, and still, no

Elspeth grew increasingly impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and if he weren’t willing, she’d

a balloon. “Maybe there’s traffic on

If he doesn’t come by

of actually killing him. Her words were just meant to intimidate him, but they had the desired effect. The director, a middle-aged man, was so frightened that he actually wet himself. Disgusting. Elspeth furrowed her brow and took a few steps

patience wore thin, a cloud of dust appeared in the distance, and the director, who had lost all light in his eyes, suddenly perked

“He’s here!”

crossed her arms and waited for the group of people

teenager with cropped hair and a sharp, almost predatory gaze, like a cheetah waiting

Elspeth and seemed momentarily surprised before

annoyed like the

taken aback, quickly explained, “This woman is threatening me. She doesn’t know that I’m under