Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

It was no wonder Gilbert’s appearance stood out among the crowd. His mother was the most beautiful woman in Blaydal, and his father was also a well-known noble there.

Naturally, their children wouldn’t look too shabby either.

As Elspeth gazed at his faint smile, she somehow thought of a term to describe him—his beauty was unparalleled.

“What are you looking at? We’ve known each other for so long, yet you’re still stunned by my good looks, eh?” When Gilbert said this, he didn’t blush in the slightest. He had broad shoulders, a slender waist, and long legs. With his exquisite facial features thrown into the mix, no one would doubt his claims.

Elspeth chuckled, then raised her wine glass and took a sip. “What do you mean, stunned by your good looks? I’m just thinking, what right do you have to be so handsome? You’re not making use of your looks, after all.”

Gilbert’s most obvious strength was his good looks, and it was also the aspect of him that people envied the most. However, it was also something he valued the least.

He even hated people telling him that he looked good.

When Gilbert heard Elspeth’s words, his expression instantly turned foul. He was about to lecture Elspeth when another person joined their table.

“Hey there, Elspeth, Harper, Gilbert. I got delayed because something happened on my way here. Sorry.”

Lisa came late. Gilbert didn’t want to lecture Elspeth in front of an audience, so he gave up. Harper put on a regretful expression, earning a vicious glare from Elspeth.

“Right, I have something to ask you about.” Elspeth sat Lisa down beside her and began to interrogate, “What exactly is going on between you and Blake? Why are you two together all the time? Did he threaten you?”

Even Lisa was exasperated at the topic. “I don’t know what’s going on with him these days. He suddenly started talking to me every day, asking me to play sports with him and go shopping with him, and he even wanted me to be his manager. I had too much to drink the other day, and while I was drunk, he sneakily used my fingerprint to sign the contract, so I’m his manager now.”

Elspeth was at a loss for words.

“Are you saying that you two secretly signed a contract under my company without my knowledge? Does Timothy know?”

Elspeth felt a headache coming on. If Blake had feelings for Lisa, judging by his history as a playboy, he would get tired of her soon and dump her.

wouldn’t allow this

The contract was already signed by then, and Blake insisted

do you feel

intently as though she’d burn a hole through the

don’t know how to

when Blake got drunk and tugged at her sleeve,

on, I’ll buy some nice clothes for you. You’re freshly grown up, so you should wear

nearest clothing store, but the shop was already closed for the day. He made a fuss and took out a card, then tossed it into the shop owner’s hands, saying he had five million on the card and that he wanted to buy the entire shop. He

only to find out that everything Blake said was true. In case Blake regretted his decisions, the shop

left—Blake, who was smiling goofily,

buying clothes for a woman… If you’re okay with it, just wear them. You should know

why you bought a shop selling children’s

when he

woke up the next day, he wasn’t even remotely surprised when he saw her. He even took

her entire life. It was

absorbed in her memories, Elspeth sighed

find Blake and have a chat

Gilbert back, not to hear a girly talk.” Harper’s words caused Lisa to blush

eyebrow. “Sure. What game

Gilbert

immediately dropped

who knew Elspeth knew that she was

games, she would be the first to

fun.” Elspeth turned around angrily, then watched the pretty ladies