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

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

keen to get a job, and I trust that you wouldn’t resort to anything dumb. Tell

deep breath. “I was going to keep it a secret from you guys because I was afraid of you all 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, and

Arthur could not accept this outcome. He clenched his fist tightly, and

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 to take care

other three individuals, excluding her,

this was not a matter that could be taken lightly. “Elspeth, I don’t mind leaving

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

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

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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

Elspeth, previously infatuated with him, suddenly

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

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

him, so he slowly lifted his head and saw it was his assistant, whom

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

the contract into his hand and flipped through it

that an international company that recently became

previously. The heir to the company returned, and he was the

Callum massaged the spot between his eyes.

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