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.

him somberly. “Do you mind giving me a reasonable explanation, then?” It suddenly dawned on her that she had, in fact, lost control

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

was more concerned about her than

you don’t tell me, I’ll figure it out myself.” Elspeth declared with assurance, knowing there was nothing her abilities

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

are you going to tell me or

“It’s Arthur.”

is he

glanced at Elspeth with a meaningful

“Okay. Go on.”

didn’t want your affairs to be exposed, I had to hand over one of the companies under Winthrop Group to Emma. After I saw his materials, I agreed

he have on me? Can’t you tell me

and him together.” There was an undeniable gloom in Callum’s eyes when he said that. It would be a lie to say that he was not upset after seeing the

not change the fact that Elspeth had been in a relationship with someone before. After all, it was already in the past, and

walked toward the desk to look at the phone. Then, her jaw dropped as soon as she saw the

seethed in anger, “These are all in the past! How could he

shook his head helplessly. “Scroll down for more

noticed that her recent meet-up with Gilbert at a bar

but I know you are not that kind of person, so I agreed to his condition.” He then stepped forward and hugged her by the shoulders. “Don’t overthink about it. Losing a company doesn’t mean anything. Above all, I don’t

interest, she had no

with such affection. Instantaneously, his heart became warm,

the contract?” Elspeth inquired when she noticed

shook his head in response. “Not yet, but I intend to meet Emma later and hand her the

this matter. Don’t