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.

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

was a formidable beauty indeed. The director’s sweat dripped down his neck, emanating

you not giving in yet?

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

and clapped her hands, slow and rhythmic. “Fine, call someone. I want to see whom you’ll bring

and commanded nonchalantly, “Untie him

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

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

it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing of it,

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

groveled and begged, using every ounce of flattery

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

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

done here?” Elspeth grew increasingly impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and if he weren’t

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

If he doesn’t come by then, I’ll just

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

a cloud of dust appeared in the distance, and the

“He’s here!”

wasn’t all that surprised. Instead, she crossed her arms and waited for the group of people

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

Elspeth and seemed momentarily surprised before turning

annoyed like the director had caused

She doesn’t know that I’m