Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 397 Margot’s Birthday

Callum stood by the company’s entrance in a well-fitted black suit in front of his car. He looked like he had just left work.

His eyelids were slightly lowered. With his tall nose bridge and pale, thin lips, every contour and line of his face looked gentle, yet laced with a sharp coldness.

Standing not far away and looking at him, Elspeth felt a myriad of emotions flood her chest.

Callum’s still eyes were colder than usual when he took a moment to look her up and down. He finally hissed in an annoyed voice, “Why are you standing so far away? Do you think I’m going to eat you?”

For some reason, although he clearly sounded sick of her behavior from his tone, she didn’t feel the slightest discomfort of being loathed.

She obediently took a few steps forward. After doing this, she wanted nothing more than to hit herself on the forehead and crack it open to see what was going on in her mind.

I’m doing everything he tells me to do! Am I really lovestruck?!

The man in front of her had also taken a step closer to her while she was quietly chastising herself.

With his tall and big build, he appeared to be looking down at her as he stood in front of her.

“Is there something you need me for?”

He wouldn’t come just to take a look at her now, would he?

His thin and sharp black eyes narrowed slightly. “We’re celebrating my mother’s birthday tonight. You’re invited.”

Hearing that, Elspeth pressed her lips together before asking, “Why am I invited to your mother’s birthday?”

Margot already knew that the two of them didn’t have anything to do with each other anymore.

Callum had already briefly explained his situation, but seeing how indifferent she still was, he said in a cold voice, “She just wants to see you.”

It wasn’t like she deliberately wanted to refuse. It was just that the two of them had nothing to do with each other now. It was obvious that her being there would make it awkward.

She tried to negotiate again. “Can I not go?”

Callum had already turned around and got into the car without saying a word by the time she looked up again.

with him was futile and that he was about to drive away, he suddenly lowered the car window. A familiar low voice

treated her, she couldn’t bring herself to give Margot a call to

she decided to

there?” She looked at him

a taxi

he might misunderstand when she honestly explained, “I’m not trying to take advantage of you, nor do I want to have any other ideas. It’s just that there is too much traffic at the moment.

initially expressionless person when his eyes, as dark as the abyss, looked at her deeply.

realization abruptly hit her, she no longer hesitated as she opened the door to the backseat and

showed no signs of moving even

moving?” Elspeth was somewhat puzzled. Did he run

in a low and cold voice after some time had passed. “Why are you in the

seat for Jasmine McGrath. I’m afraid it’s not right for me to sit there.” Elspeth’s voice grew softer

the car window

couldn’t find the words to describe how she felt, but it was a

used to be your seat, Callum thought. However, he quickly swallowed those words just as he was about to say

Instead, he replied, “Okay.”

he stepped on the accelerator and

silent along the way, and when they arrived at the Winthrop Residence, Elspeth was the first to get out

but he constantly kept a distance that was neither too far nor close to her. They

soon as they stepped into the gate of the Winthrop Residence, Ms. Layme greeted them with a smile at the entrance when she saw the two of

her

she corrected, “Ms.

she abruptly showed them the beef ribs she was washing in her hand. “I’m making braised beef ribs

she lowered her head and continued to

something suddenly. She was silent for a long time before she asked, “Have you never

I’ll bring her home after some time,” he answered in an indifferent

but the disappointment that suddenly surged

“Alright.”

continued

birthday. It was

faces sitting in the room when she

great mood upon seeing her, welcomed her without any