Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Elspeth’s heart skipped a beat.

She looked up and realized there was a long line of people waiting to pass them their gifts, and there was no end in sight. Meanwhile, the people who had presented the gifts already disappeared into the crowd.

She asked the butler beside her anxiously, “Mr. Wade, do you remember who passed us this gift?”

Craig Wade was startled for a moment. The box looked special, so he remembered who gave them the gift. “It was from a lady in her forties who had a veil over her face. Why are you asking about it—”

Before he could finish his words, Elspeth stood up straight and lifted the hem of her gown. Then, she dashed out of the place.

When everyone saw Elspeth running away, they were shocked.

Even Callum, who had always been calm and collected, turned gloomy.

“What is Elspeth doing, Callum? She looks like she’s running away from all this.” Max was astounded by Elspeth’s action.

Callum felt his chest tightening as a sense of unease rose within him.

“We have to trust her. Let’s wait for her return.”

It was their engagement day, so Elspeth must be fully aware of the matter’s seriousness. Since she still decided to go somewhere else, she must have her reasons for doing so.

“Why don’t you run after her? I’m worried she’ll fall into danger.” Max frowned, riddled with anxiety.

Callum nodded and pulled his tie before racing after the woman.

Seeing that, everyone at the venue was astonished. What’s going on?

The stars of the engagement party subsequently left the place. Have they been fooling us just to get our gifts?

Many of them started speculating and whispering among themselves.

Left with no choice, Yelena and Max could only face the pressure and appease everyone. At the same time, they prayed that Elspeth and Callum would come back sooner.

…

after Elspeth left the place, she realized that the gift’s

turned around and was ready to return to the engagement party. All of a sudden, someone called out

you, which is

around and stared at

after Eric

so she was surprised

are you

mother’s condition? I’m here to give

hadn’t seen him acting ruthlessly

“What is the clue?”

his hands. “Haven’t I already given it to you? I tried

her face. With a

of effort to get it.

tenterhooks.” Elspeth cracked her knuckles as though trying to threaten him. “Tell me

frightened, Arthur laughed arrogantly. “Come on, then. If you dare beat

wouldn’t dare to make a move

you want,

a point where Elspeth no longer needed

her and put on an inscrutable smile. “Break

have lost the right to inherit the Winthrop Family’s wealth. What’s the point

you break up with him, he’ll be

Arthur envisioned Callum looking miserable

forget it. I won’t agree to

wasn’t in a rush to look for her

any rate, she wouldn’t want to affect her relationship with

another piece of shocking news to her. “Your mother is in danger. Don’t

face fell. “How

I’ll only tell you everything after

as a hint of hesitation flashed

to