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.

a pig. Looking at Elspeth’s face through her veil, he could see those eyes that were as clear

director’s sweat dripped down his neck, emanating a greasy

giving in

me?” he retorted, his neck stiff with defiance. “I’ll get someone too. Why should

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

Lisa, she made a subtle gesture and commanded nonchalantly, “Untie him and give

director finally realized that his belongings had been stolen by

sweat, and when he noticed Lisa leaning over, he discreetly scattered

see what it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing of it, assuming it was poison and popping an

number. “Jaxon? Yes, it’s me. 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,

director groveled and begged, using every ounce of

name sound so familiar? Elspeth searched her memory and suddenly realized something, a sly smile playing at the

director felt his confidence surge. But time ticked by, and still,

to secure a

to get anxious, his growing unease expanding like a balloon. “Maybe there’s traffic on the road.

one more minute. If he doesn’t come by then, I’ll

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

in the distance, and the

“He’s here!”

crossed her arms and

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

at Elspeth and seemed momentarily surprised before turning his

this?” The teenager sounded so annoyed like the director had caused him a great deal of

doesn’t know that I’m under your