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

Helena received that new information, she nearly 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

same 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

worried that something bad would happen to me at work.

going to take a risk and attempt to steal it?” Arthur could not accept this outcome.

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

other three individuals, excluding her, shot

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,

face was injured because of me. I will never be

streak, so she had no other way of stopping her. As for Arthur, he was the only one left with a scrutinizing look as he

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mind was occupied by something else. Over the past few days, he was in a bad state,

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

previously and had been through so much together. He could clearly remember the hardships

door warily while looking at the man inside, who appeared

he slowly lifted his head and saw it was

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

his hand

that an international company that recently became widely

The heir to the company returned, and he was the one who brought

the spot between his eyes.

worked together in the past. Winthrop Group was not exactly top in the medical