Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 290

The masked man laughed. “A hundred and fifty grand? You’re just a woman whom we found drifting in the sea. You don’t have a hundred and fifty grand.”

Elspeth said loudly, “But I do. I am the president of Azure Corporation.”

The masked men froze. Even they had heard of Azure’s fame, and rumors said that their president was a young lady named Elspeth.

“That’s me. I’m Elspeth.”

The masked man paled. “Y-You’re Elspeth?”

“Yes. Now you know I can afford the ransom.” Elspeth looked at the masked man with fury in her eyes.

“Fine. I do. I lost.” The masked man tossed his weapon away in dejection. His men surrendered as well and came over to Elspeth.

Elspeth forgave the masked man on Elias’ behalf, though he would be locked in his room for three days and subjected to constant surveillance.

The crisis was solved, but Elspeth shrugged it off easily, and she yawned. “Here, sit with me, Elias.”

Elias kept his silence the whole time, but he was staring at Elspeth with a smile. “Of course.” So, she’s Elspeth. No wonder Irving wants to be her godfather. I like her too.

“You must know who I am at this point,” said Elias.

“That’s my line.” Elspeth popped some meat into her mouth. It’s okay, but it needs to be cooked more.

didn’t eat. Instead,

you flatter me,” Elspeth answered absentmindedly. Her eyes were glued to

their boat docked, and Elias hopped off first. He ordered his men to move the cargo to the port. Elspeth looked

and I lost my ID. I can’t leave even if

“True. You lost all your stuff

really don’t have to

come to my place, then? Dad’s there.” Okay, this is an opportunity. “He has been dying to see you, but you didn’t have time. This is the perfect

brightly, but Elspeth felt a shudder down her spine for some reason. Yet she had no other place to

Lincoln limousine came to pick them up. Elspeth’s lips twitched. “This

limousine, and then got in the car. “Get in. Don’t just stand

saw in the car was a small table filled with all kinds of wine

at Elspeth and got what she was thinking, so he answered, “It’s my dad’s.

a house made of gold, and now wine glasses of

on the seat and frowned. Peculiar? She’s probably kidding. “I thought you’re

was an accident. I didn’t

knows you didn’t mean

then, the

Elias got out of the car and opened

really does

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