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

fainted out of shock. Instantly, Elspeth noticed her troubled look and quickly supported her arm to help her toward a seat. However, she flung Elspeth’s hand aside. “What sort of

know you’re keen to get a

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

you going to take a risk and attempt to steal it?” Arthur could not accept this outcome. He clenched his fist

attempt that.” She shot him a reassuring

the other three individuals, excluding her, shot

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,

was injured because of me. I will never be able to

so she had no other way of stopping her. As for Arthur, he was the only one

…

desk and handled some work tasks, but his mind was occupied by something else. Over the past few days, he was in a bad state, which everyone noticed. Even his subordinates, who usually popped over to talk to him about work, visited lesser than

infatuated with him, suddenly decided to sever ties with him. Furthermore, she disappeared from his

had been through so much together. He

man inside, who appeared to be focused on his

Callum sensed a scorching gaze from the entrance on him, so he slowly lifted his

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

hand and flipped through

that an international company that recently

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

that moment, Callum massaged the spot between his

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 why