Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Elspeth went directly to the CEO’s office and confronted Callum face-to-face.

When he saw the rage in her eyes, his heart sank. “What brings you here all of a sudden, Elspeth?”

“If I hadn’t asked you about it, were you going to keep it a secret from me? Are we even engaged? Why are you still treating me like an outsider?”

Suddenly, her list of questions made him speechless.

“I didn’t intend to make you feel that way.”

Soon, her gaze turned colder, and she said, “Then, show me this quarter’s proposal.”

However, Callum did not do as Elspeth said, and that was enough to prove his stance.

“Fine. You aren’t going to show me, are you? I’ll investigate on my own, then!”

She took a deep breath to calm down the anger that was building inside of her. Then, she threatened, “I’ll call Lisa and ask her what you did to Winthrop Group. This is definitely not a mistake you should make.”

That statement rendered him speechless for a moment before he spoke, “I’ll show you.”

When the proposal was placed in front of Elspeth, she struggled mentally. When she flipped the proposal pages, it was clearly stated that the shares of one of the company subsidiaries would be given to Miss Emma Walker at no cost.

E-Emma Walker?!

“Are you going to tell me that you took pity on Emma and will hand this subsidiary over to her?” She instantly froze after reading the proposal.

“No. It’s not like that.” He wanted to elaborate but chose to say nothing upon further reflection.

head and looked at him somberly. “Do you mind giving me a reasonable explanation, then?” It suddenly dawned on her

for the time being, but as long as I give away this company, Winthrop

he was more concerned

what, I need you to tell me the truth. If you don’t tell me, I’ll figure it out myself.” Elspeth declared

thought I could settle this matter without telling you, but I didn’t

eyes, she questioned, “So, are you going to

“It’s Arthur.”

is he stirring

a pause, Callum glanced at Elspeth with a meaningful

“Okay. Go on.”

that if I didn’t want your affairs to be exposed, I had to hand over one of the companies under

have on me? Can’t you

between you and Gilbert Payne.” Afterward, he accessed his phone’s photo gallery and placed it on his desk. “Look, these are the photos of you and him together.”

could not change the fact that Elspeth had been in a relationship with someone before. After all, it was already in the past, and he did not come into her life

at the phone. Then, her jaw dropped as soon as she saw the photos. There were many photos of

Clenching her teeth, Elspeth seethed in anger, “These are all in the

Callum shook his head helplessly. “Scroll

that her recent meet-up with Gilbert at a bar was also captured. Under the dim lights, she looked as

claimed that these photos were enough to prove that you are unfaithful to me, but I know you are not that kind of person, so I agreed to his condition.” He then stepped forward and

felt mixed emotions and was not able to utter a word. While she understood that Callum was acting in her best interest, she had no idea he would go to such extremes. Soon, tears quickly pooled in her eyes as she thought about his actions. “Thank you so much,

that she had addressed him with such affection. Instantaneously, his heart became warm, and

contract?” Elspeth inquired when she

yet, but I intend to meet Emma later

matter. Don’t pass her the contract