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.”

to worry

been before, and as the car drove on, her fingers kept fumbling

that she was nervous and smiled at

smile and

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 made her a little frantic. However, it was not a big problem. Even without Callum, she would be able to

alone was as resplendent as a castle. It looked to be of medieval Gothic architecture, and

“Miss Lynwood, this is my house. I’ll take you

her into the villa, Rayan

person sitting in the first

was no change in his expression as if they didn’t know

was sitting

of displeasure from the

is our esteemed guest who’s here to discuss a business collaboration with us. His maternal grandmother is a good

her first time finding out

mostly it. I wish to work with you, but under the condition

aback. Callum wants

displeased when he heard this. “Father, this scimitar is our family heirloom. How can we simply give it to a

to give this scimitar to Elspeth. If his father gave this

people, Andreas Adler instantly boiled with anger. “You’re still

clutched the scimitar tightly

headache coming on. If Callum had not intervened, she might have gotten the scimitar long ago. Now, she was put in a spot, and she had

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

burly men emerged from the

only leave helplessly. Before he