Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

As it turned out, this was because she found out that Rayan would also show up at that Fashion Week. To her, the sooner she came into contact with him, the higher her chances of success; she could put up with being used by Arthur as long as she could complete her task.

The next day, Arthur woke her from sleep early in the morning.

Getting up on the wrong side of the bed, Elspeth stood up with a yawn, glowering furiously at the man who removed her blanket. “Arthur! How could you—”

“I what?” Arthur cut her short. “I’m going to Fashion Week in a moment. If you don’t get up now, you might have to get there on your own later.”

Unlike in Chars, it was difficult to hail a cab in Eden, yet Arthur had only one car in his possession, which made Elspeth wonder if it was on purpose. Glancing back reluctantly, she saw a large box on her desk, which seemed to contain an evening gown. “Is this for me?” She opened it, revealing a black fishtail gown with a low-key yet luxurious and exquisite design that she might prefer.

Arthur nodded. “Of course. Who else here would wear this other than you?”

“How did you know my size?” Elspeth looked at him suspiciously.

“Ahem…” Arthur instantly turned scarlet. “I guessed it from my everyday observation of your physique. I’m a doctor, remember? That’s why I have keen powers of observation.” Well, I couldn’t say that I stole a dress from her wardrobe, no?

Only then did Elspeth lower her guard. She picked up the gown with a smile, saying, “Fine, I believe you.”

“Just hurry and tidy yourself up. We’re leaving in a minute,” Arthur said before leaving her room without pausing.

as she could, making sure not to appear either too conspicuous or too slovenly casual. After tidying up everything, she and Arthur went out and drove to the venue

relatively grand event. Being officially dead in Chars, Elspeth had to keep a low profile, so she had no choice but

to her, whom they had only heard of in the last six months thanks to him bringing Bluestone

woman next to him? Why have we never seen

mad about a celebrity named

the sake of novelty, I guess.

arms while talking and laughing cheerfully,

the inexplicable chemistry between them. An indescribable sense of danger spread all the way up her spine. Unable to restrain herself any longer, she took a few steps forward to Arthur’s side in a desperate attempt to show off her closer relationship with him. “Arthur, you should’ve told me you arrived. I could’ve gone to

sounded indifferent.

glance at Elspeth next to him. “But you always made me your companion at all the parties you went to

Just a little-known ordinary lady, though.” Arthur smiled while stepping in front of Elspeth, shielding her completely. He even deliberately put the stress on the

word. What Arthur said will probably incense Emma at once.

wrong with you? Are you mad at

you? You’re overthinking it.” Arthur seemed to find it somewhat irritating to speak to her, so he turned around and wrapped his arm around Elspeth’s shoulders. “Didn’t you say you

had no choice but to