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.”

nodded, thinking that she didn’t have the time to worry about Callum at the moment, and followed him

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

that she was nervous and smiled

returned a gentle smile and said, “Of

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

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

the car first and said, “Miss Lynwood, this is my house. I’ll take you in now, and you’ll

leading her into the villa, Rayan took

inside, her face instantly tensed up. Unexpectedly, the person sitting in the first seat on the right-hand side was Callum, the man who had suddenly lost contact with

change in his expression as if they

of him. His father was sitting in the head seat, so he

he could sense a trace of displeasure

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

stunned Elspeth. This was her first time finding out

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

Callum wants this

displeased when he heard this. “Father, this scimitar is our family

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

was embarrassing him in front of other people, Andreas Adler instantly boiled with anger. “You’re still young, so don’t you

immediately clutched the scimitar tightly in his hand. “I

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

come and take him away. I don’t want him embarrassing me in front of

order from Andreas, several burly men emerged from the

with his strength and could only leave helplessly. Before he was taken away, he