Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 413 The Torrential Rain

Elspeth's calm reaction reassured Aldea. Regaining her composure, she broke into a bright smile to hide the awkwardness in her eyes. "It's an accident. No worries."

Jethro did not catch anything while standing outside of the glass door. He strode to Elspeth's side, sliding his arm along her shoulders so naturally. "Elspeth, I've been calling you these days, but why didn't you pick up?"

His gaze did not fall onto Aldea for one second.

Elspeth took a step back to free herself from his arm. "I'm busy."

"It's fine as long as I have time. If you don't mind, I can come here every day." The ladies in the area fell for his innocuous smile.

Now that he had set his untrammeled side free again, she massaged her forehead. "Enough. Stop bothering us."

"How am I a bother? I'm just here to see you." He seated himself on the couch.

"Are you not leaving?" She had never seen anyone as shameless as him.

Jethro languidly crossed his leg. "What's with the rush? I'm here for a visit. I won't get in your way."

Elspeth ignored him, treating him as a transparent person because it did not seem like he was going to leave any time soon.

"Proceed with the shoot."

Since then, Aldea was not in her best condition as she kept making mistakes with her postures, expressions, and script.

Elspeth noticed her uncoordinated self. "What's wrong, Aldea? Are you feeling under the weather?"

for sure. Still, it would be tactless of her to pry one's private affairs in front of so many eyes, so she decided to set

on Aldea's forehead

moment she caught sight of Jethro, yet she could not avoid the man because she was in the middle of working.

what he was up to, but she could not tell what she was feeling at the moment. They had broken

not feeling well, we can call it a day. We can continue when you're all better." That was the best Elspeth could do for Aldea, for she could relate to

Miss Lynwood." Aldea nodded

she pushed herself in such a state anyway. Therefore, she went straight to the fitting room to

finish the game

Wow, he's really 'funny'.

second to none."

because I wanna

don't share the same notion

waste her time any longer, she intended to leave. Yet, he grabbed her wrist. "Come on. Don't give

I've made

looked each other straight in the eyes, they

Lynwood." The abrupt voice broke the silence. Aldea, who was in her casual clothes, looked at the duo with a troubled expression. "Miss Lynwood, I'm

"Oh—"

filming is postponed, I shall return to my agency first." Aldea interrupted

all alone, Elspeth frowned. "I

recall her memories. "Something came up, so he left. He told me to return

window. "It will be difficult to call for a cab now." Then, she shifted her gaze upon the guy. "Jethro, why