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.”

the red light district, right?” Arthur realized he could not convince her, so he had no choice but to bring up

her arm to help her toward a seat. However, she flung Elspeth’s hand aside. “What sort of place

on the railing behind her and tried to calm down. “I know you’re keen to get a job, and

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

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

I fail in my bid, I’ll attempt that.” She shot him a reassuring look and stretched.

being said, the other three individuals, excluding her, shot

“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,

at her. “Your face was injured because of me. I will never be able

aware of Elspeth’s stubborn streak, so she had no other way of stopping her. As for Arthur, he was the only

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tasks, but his mind was occupied by something else. Over the past few days, he

did not understand why Elspeth, previously infatuated with him, suddenly decided to sever ties with him. Furthermore, she disappeared from his

not forgotten his memories with her. They had such a close relationship previously and had been through so much together. He could clearly remember the hardships and hurdles they had overcome hand in hand.

door warily while looking at the man inside, who appeared to be focused on his work,

the entrance on him, so he slowly lifted his head and saw it was his assistant, whom he asked

new order.” The personal assistant respectfully laced the contract on

the contract into his hand and flipped

an international company that recently became

returned, and

the spot between his eyes.

not exactly top in the medical equipment field either, so it was