Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

“I called because I miss you, of course.” Emma brushed him off before cutting to the chase, asking, “How are things going with Elspeth?”

Knowing that she was still concerned about this, Arthur smiled merrily. “How do you want me to handle it?”

Although he seemed to be seeking her opinion, Emma still sensed something off about the atmosphere. “Didn’t we agree a long time ago that we’ll get rid of her after she goes abroad?”

By that, she meant to end Elspeth’s life, and she knew Arthur would understand what she meant.

“I know that, but the time isn’t right yet.”

Hearing that, Emma became a little impatient. “Why not? Haven’t you been abroad for at least a week now?”

Arthur in the past wouldn’t have behaved like this; he would always try to meet all her requests and finish them as quickly as possible. However, it seemed like he was brushing her off now.

“Just wait a little longer. I’m already taking care of it.”

Upon hearing Arthur’s countless excuses, Emma grew uneasy all of a sudden. “Then hurry up.”

“Don’t worry, Emma, I promise to fulfill your wish.” Although Arthur’s voice remained gentle, it sounded a little half-hearted.

At his words, Emma finally let out a pleased smile. “I just knew you’re the best.”

Although Arthur was still smiling, his heart had gone cold. Why wouldn’t she marry him, then? Not only that, she even said he was the best. What a joke.

“If there’s nothing else, I’m going back to work. I’ll call you when I’m free.”

not only did she have to worry about Elspeth, but she had Callum to watch out for as well. Elspeth had gone abroad, and so did Callum, who went on a business trip; he went to the same place as Elspeth no less. This won’t do. I

that thought, she headed to

without as much as a glance at her, “What do you

was now nothing more than a tarnished actress, and even if she made a comeback, she wouldn’t be able to bring

he was being apathetic and impolite to her, Emma had no choice but to soften her voice to achieve her goal. “It’s about Eden Fashion

you aren’t popular enough,”

Emma placed her hands on his shoulders and gently massaged them. “Ryan, you’re the best, so I’m sure you have

a pair of soft and feeble hands that had voluntarily placed themselves on their shoulders,

stroking her hands while wearing the usual expression. He said, “In that case, come to my house tonight,

“Okay! Thank you,

…

growing late, making the large and empty room seem overwhelmingly desolate. She rubbed her messy hair and got out of bed to pull the curtains

was a knock on her door. After dragging her exhausted body over to open it, she immediately saw Isabel,

aback, Elspeth asked, “What’s

and she stammered, “I-I made this

with a

said, “Elspeth, if that place is exhausting, you

Elspeth’s heart, and she assured her, “Don’t worry, it’s not that exhausting. In fact,

her from worrying any further, Elspeth took

she carried the dishes downstairs to clean them up, Arthur, who was curled up on the couch while reading a book, suddenly turned around and sent her a smile. “Are you going

and said with a sigh, “Yeah, I haven’t completed my

“Then, did you meet

felt her heart skip a beat, sensing that he was trying to