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.

he could

The director’s sweat dripped down his neck, emanating

giving in yet?

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

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

subtle gesture and commanded nonchalantly, “Untie him and give

these words, the director finally realized that his belongings had been stolen by Elspeth’s accomplices

fast were these people? The director couldn’t even imagine. He wiped his sweat, and when he noticed Lisa leaning over, he discreetly scattered something onto her nose

could even see what it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing

his trembling hands, he dialed a 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, and remember to bring

director groveled and begged, using every

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

up, the director felt his confidence surge.

impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and

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

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

had the desired effect. The director, a middle-aged man, was

thin, a cloud of dust appeared in the distance,

“He’s here!”

Instead, she crossed her arms and waited for the

hair and a sharp,

and seemed momentarily surprised before turning his attention to

annoyed like the director had caused him a great deal

woman is threatening me. She doesn’t know