Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Hearing the voice, Elspeth finally came to her senses and glanced awkwardly at Helena. There was a guilty note in her voice as she said, “Nothing. I was just considering working.”

Helena beamed widely upon hearing that. “That’s great! We can’t possibly expect Dr. Winthrop to provide for all of us here.”

Arthur replied in a gentle voice, “It’s fine. I can afford to.”

At that point, Helena became increasingly self-conscious upon hearing his words. “That’s not fine! Even if you come from a wealthier family, Dr. Winthrop, you shouldn’t condone Elsie’s slack attitude.”

Slack attitude?!

At that moment, Elspeth made up her mind and was even more determined to work. “I’ve made up my mind to work. From tomorrow onward, I’ll return here once a week.”

In response, Arthur said calmly, “You’re allowed to get a job, but it must be a job in my company.”

He knows where I want to work but purposely stated this requirement! He’s trying to go against me!

At that moment, Elspeth was so enraged that she wanted to punch him.

As for Helena, she smiled upon hearing his words and nodded in agreement. “You’d at least have someone to seek help from if you join Dr. Winthrop’s company. I’d feel much more at ease that way.” After she said that, she suddenly realized something and asked, “But then, is your company in the medical field?”

“Yes.”

Instantly, she revealed a surprised smile. “That’s great, then! Elsie went to med school before, so she should be able to adapt to the environment.”

“Mom, I don’t want to work there.” A resigned Elspeth heaved a sigh. “I’ve already sorted out a job. I’ll be reporting for duty tomorrow.”

not convince her, so he had no choice but to bring up the

look and quickly supported her arm to help her

time, she supported herself on the railing behind her and tried to calm down. “I know you’re keen to get a job, and I trust that you wouldn’t resort to anything dumb. Tell me, what will you be

something bad would happen to me at work. However, Isabel’s condition requires the use of a particular medicinal herb. I’ve made inquiries,

could not accept this outcome. He clenched his fist tightly, and a stern look flashed across

I fail in my bid, I’ll attempt that.” She shot him a reassuring look and stretched. “Don’t worry. Nothing bad will happen. I’m not that stupid! I know how

said, the other three individuals, excluding her,

could be taken lightly. “Elspeth, I don’t mind leaving my face untreated. Having ugly features isn’t a big deal. Anyway, regardless of my features, you guys love me all the same,

will never be able

had no other way of stopping her. As for Arthur, he was the

…

and handled some work tasks, but his mind was occupied by something else. Over the past few days, he was in

why Elspeth, previously infatuated with him, suddenly decided to sever ties with him.

and had been through so much

the glass door warily while looking at the man inside, who appeared to be focused on his work, feeling terrible to interrupt by

a scorching gaze from the entrance on him, so he slowly lifted his head and saw it was his assistant, whom he asked to

assistant respectfully laced

hand

that an international company

to the company returned, and he was the

that moment, Callum massaged the spot between his eyes. “Why are they keen

either as both companies had never worked together in the past. Winthrop Group was not exactly top in the medical equipment field either, so it was perplexing