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.”

convince her, so he had no choice but to bring up the

her troubled look and quickly supported her arm to help her toward a

to get a job, and I trust that you wouldn’t resort to anything dumb. Tell me, what will you be doing in that

of you all being worried that something bad would happen to me at work. However, Isabel’s condition requires the use of

risk and attempt to steal it?” Arthur could not accept this outcome. He

a reassuring look and stretched. “Don’t worry. Nothing bad will happen. I’m not that stupid! I know

said, the other three individuals, excluding her, shot

felt touched, but she was also fully aware that this was not a matter that 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,

because of me. I will never

other way of stopping her. As for Arthur, he was the only one left with a scrutinizing look as he stared

…

days, he was in a bad state, which everyone noticed. Even his subordinates, who usually popped over to talk to him

matter that he remained confused about. He did not understand why Elspeth, previously infatuated with him, suddenly decided to sever ties with him.

such a close relationship previously and had been through so

at the man inside, who appeared to be focused

scorching gaze from the entrance on him, so he slowly lifted his head and saw it was his

Winthrop, we’ve received a new order.” The personal assistant respectfully laced the contract on the

into his hand and flipped through

that an international company that recently became

wasn’t that developed previously. The heir to the company returned, and he was the one who brought

spot between his eyes. “Why are they

was not exactly top in the medical equipment