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.”

didn’t have the time to worry about Callum at the

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

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

gentle smile

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

as resplendent as a castle. It looked to be

“Miss Lynwood, this is my house. I’ll take you in now, and you’ll be treated as

into the villa, Rayan took her to

Unexpectedly, the person sitting in the first seat on the right-hand side was Callum, the

then, Callum noticed her as well, but there was no change in his expression as if they didn’t know each

was sitting in the head seat, so he politely asked, “Father, may

sense a trace 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

This was her first time finding out that Callum had

I wish to work with you, but

aback. Callum wants this

is our family heirloom. How can we simply give it

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

was embarrassing him in front of other people, Andreas Adler instantly boiled with anger. “You’re

immediately clutched the scimitar tightly in

she might have gotten the scimitar long ago. Now, she was put in a

you refuse? Someone, come and take him away. I don’t want him embarrassing me in front of

several burly men emerged from the

but found that he was unable to break free with his strength and could only leave helplessly.