Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 411 Do You Dislike Me?

Inevitably, Elspeth was uncomfortable letting Yelena see Hank alone. After her strong request, Yelena agreed to bring her along to his office since the company happened to be extremely close to her house. Yelena noticed that few people were working in the vast workspace and could not help but wonder. "Why is it crickets here?"

"Probably because there's nothing to do."

Elspeth's sarcasm was interrupted by Hank, who entered the room. He wore a huge and dazzling smile, asking, "Why are both of you here?"

"I'm here to accompany her, in case you have any ill will, stranger." Elspeth was prepared to defend Yelena.

Amused by her words, he replied as his brows twitched slightly. "All right, then. Come on in." He invited the ladies to have a seat on his couch. "Please explain what's going on. I'm all ears," he stated flatly.

Yelena frowned as she thought about what had happened at home. "My brother told me two days ago that there had been a little accident at our company. He only let me know the details after I annoyed him. He claimed that the Littles are attempting to frame our company to get us to breach the contract. We must not only pay huge liquidated damages but also face legal action."

She sighed numerous times when she recalled the crisis. Meanwhile, Hank merely grinned and said nothing.

"Don't just smile. Say something! What should I do?" Yelena was now as nervous as an ant on a hot pot, and his smile only served to fuel the fire.

"It's pointless for you to be anxious about this," he stated.

Instantaneously, she jumped to her feet and screamed at him, "Well, I am, and your nonchalance gets on my nerve!"

hesitant step forward and placed his hands on her shoulders to comfort her. Then, he uttered quietly, "Okay. Now, relax. I didn't say I wouldn't help you. I'm just saying I can handle

help me?" Yelena's fury had evaporated

I'll assist you." He smiled sympathetically as he offered her a teacup, adding, "Relax. You

was ashamed as she held the teacup, unsure

you with

soothed her, and her eyes widened

however, one condition. You agreed to come to my office and

drinking the tea, seized the dishcloth on the table, and acted like a servant when she heard

as innocuous as puppies but with a twinkle of

third wheel in the room. What is wrong with

issue has been

that

down her suspicion. "Okay. I'll get going if there's nothing else." She rose to her feet, poised and

is overjoyed to see her go since he was eager to spend time alone with

Mr. Damazio," Elspeth piped up, her

"Go ahead, Miss Lynwood."

naïve, so I hope you don't take advantage of her. If

at Elspeth, who was lovely yet cunning. "Don't