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.”

worry about Callum at the moment, and

a place she had never been before, and as the car drove on, her fingers kept fumbling with the ring in

smiled at her reassuringly. “Don’t worry,

gentle smile and said,

with him. He hadn’t been sending any messages to her, and it made her a little frantic. However, it was not a big

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 medieval Gothic architecture, and the building was painted

stepped out of the car first and said, “Miss Lynwood, this is my house. I’ll

villa, Rayan took her

first seat on the

change

father was sitting in the

a trace of displeasure from the

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

words stunned Elspeth. This was her first time finding out that

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

aback. Callum wants this

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

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

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

scimitar tightly in his hand.

Elspeth felt a headache coming on. If Callum had not intervened, she might have gotten the scimitar long ago. Now, she

him away. I

Andreas, several burly men emerged from the surroundings to drag Rayan

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 gaze, as