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.”

time to worry about Callum at the

all the way to a place she had never been before, and as the car drove on, her

Rayan assumed that she was nervous and smiled at her reassuringly.

smile and

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.

the villa alone was as resplendent as a castle. It looked to be of medieval Gothic architecture, and the building was painted in a

Lynwood, this is my house. I’ll take you in now, and

leading her into the villa,

person sitting in the first seat on the right-hand side was Callum, the man who had suddenly lost contact

no change

in front of him. His father was sitting in

of displeasure from the handsome Charic

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

Elspeth. This was her first time finding out

it. I wish to work with you, but under the condition that you hand your family’s scimitar

aback. Callum wants this

this. “Father, this scimitar is our family heirloom. How can

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

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

tightly in his hand. “I

had not intervened, she might have gotten the scimitar long ago. Now,

you refuse? Someone, come and take him away. I

several burly men emerged from the surroundings to drag Rayan

tried to resist but found that he was unable to break free with his strength and could only leave helplessly. Before he was taken away, he looked at Elspeth with a guilty