Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

“H-How did you get your hands on these?” Emma gulped as she was suddenly overcome with anxiety.

It was photographs of her and Arthur, some of which were taken during their hotel stay. If these photos were leaked, she could never dream about paving a new life again!

However, she could not afford to jeopardize her career, so she asked seriously, “How did you get these photos?”

“Easy. I even have a recording of you two. Wanna listen to it, Emma?”

While Elspeth leisurely skimmed through the recordings on her phone, Emma broke out in a cold sweat.

“No, thanks.”

Suddenly, Emma surveyed the surrounding crowd and felt a deep, dark hatred fill her heart. Elspeth must be doing this on purpose! She purposefully chose such an open space to humiliate me!

“So, do you still want to sign the business transfer agreement, Miss Walker?” Elspeth chuckled mockingly. Now that the matter was a foregone conclusion, Emma only asked for trouble when she agreed to meet them that day.

“Let’s put this matter on hold for the time being. I’ll think about it again.” Emma was so enraged that she trembled when she thought about passing up such a rare opportunity. Since she was the lone wolf in the confrontation, she could not afford to lose her cool, so she had to endure the demeaning treatment.

She then stood up and attempted to leave, but suddenly, a mocking sneer came from behind her. “How could we give up on the contract today? Let’s sit and have a good chat.”

Arthur appeared out of nowhere, but the calm smile on his face was enough to make people feel uncomfortable. Afterward, he pulled the chair beside Emma and took a seat.

“Arthur!” The moment she noticed him, she instantly brightened up. “What brings you here?”

Then, he ruffled her hair with a smile and replied, “I came over to check on the situation since I was free. What’s the matter? Isn’t it going well?”

“T-They claimed to have photos of us spending the night at a hotel, but I think they are all edited. They also threatened me and didn’t let me sign the contract.”

darkened gradually upon hearing

Don’t you feel guilty when saying that? How can you claim that the photos are edited? Shall I get someone to identify them and prove they aren’t edited?” Elspeth instantly started mocking Emma

the photos are edited isn’t important. What’s important is

frown deepened. Then, she barked, “What are you talking about? Weren’t you the one who provoked

think I’m reasonable after knowing me for years?” His

I have nothing to say to

that, she stood up and intended to leave but was suddenly stopped

you

do you think you are? Who are you

bothered by her response. Following a clap, the

I’ve reserved the whole place today since I’m in a good mood. Why don’t you two sign the contract obediently before you leave? Otherwise…” Then, Arthur glanced at

she gritted her teeth and scolded, “What a

the countless times I’ve been wronged previously? I endured it all on my own. How dare you speak ill of me?!” He was so enraged that he was on

doing this, Arthur

you dead. I’m not killing you

them off their clothes and

man beside him and snickered cruelly, “And you, didn’t you say you wanted a

grinned lewdly and slowly walked

“Are you insane, Arthur?!”

Elspeth’s words and ordered the remaining men to advance. “What are you standing there

rushed toward Callum. He dodged sideways and kicked one of them on the back.

clean freak side of yours! It must be fun to embarrass

a wink. “Don’t you fancy hot men? Go on. Isn’t my