Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Rayan’s expression faltered. “I don’t think that’s possible.”

His scimitar was a family heirloom that had been passed down for many generations. How could he easily give it away?

Elspeth looked disappointed at his answer. “That’s a shame.”

“Would you mind telling me why you want this scimitar?”

Rayan was extremely curious. This scimitar was just a plain weapon with a long history. Why was she interested in it right away?

Realizing her slip of the tongue, Elspeth covered her lips and sighed. “I’m really sorry. I shouldn’t have asked you about this, but it particularly resembles one of my father’s relics, so…”

Seeing Elspeth seemed to be in a bad mood, Rayan softened his tone and conceded, “However, it is not impossible. If you really like it, I’m willing to give it to you, but… I left the box I keep the scimitar in at home. Do you mind following me back to my house to retrieve it?”

The fact that Rayan was willing to relent was the best outcome she could achieve.

When she saw the look of triumph that he failed to hide in his eyes, Elspeth knew that this would not just be a mere trip, but she nodded happily. “I don’t mind at all. I couldn’t be happier that you’re willing to give it to me, so how could I refuse to accompany you on this trip?”

“That’s great. Let’s go together.”

The two quickly left the restaurant. When they arrived at the entrance, Elspeth subconsciously looked toward the spot where Callum had parked his car, only to realize he was no longer there.

When did Callum leave?

Before she could figure it out, Rayan courteously opened the car door and invited her in.

“Let’s go, Miss Lynwood.”

the time to worry about Callum

had never been before, and as the car drove on, her

that she was nervous and smiled at her reassuringly. “Don’t worry, Miss Lynwood. I won’t

a gentle smile and said,

course, Rayan did not know that she was sending her location to Callum and attempting to establish contact with him. He hadn’t been sending any messages to her, and it

Adlers were a long-established family with centuries of heritage, and the outside of the villa alone was as resplendent as a castle. It looked to be of

and said, “Miss Lynwood, this is my house.

her into the villa, Rayan took her

instantly tensed up. Unexpectedly, the person sitting in the first seat on the right-hand side

then, Callum noticed her as well, but there was no change in his

him. His father was sitting in the

trace of displeasure from the

our esteemed guest who’s here to discuss a business collaboration with us.

her first time

calmly, “That’s mostly it. I wish to work with you,

taken aback. Callum wants

“Father, this scimitar is our family heirloom. How

If his father gave this away to someone else, he figured she would

son was embarrassing him in front of other people, Andreas Adler instantly boiled with

tightly in his hand.

gotten the scimitar

if you refuse? Someone, come and take him away. I don’t want him

from Andreas, several burly men emerged from

strength and could only leave helplessly. Before he was taken away, he looked at Elspeth with a guilty gaze, as if to