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?"

had something to do with Jethro for sure. Still, it would be tactless of her to pry one's private affairs

of sweat on Aldea's forehead could prove how nervous

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

They had broken up, so it was pointless to pester him again. After all, he accepted her

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 that same

Miss Lynwood." Aldea

pushed herself in such a state anyway. Therefore, she went straight to the fitting room to change her clothes. At the same time, Agnes returned to her company after they notified her about the delayed

such, Elspeth and Jethro were the only ones left in the area. He might seem focused on his mobile game, but he was paying attention to the shoot as well. He happened to finish the game when they decided to

Wow, he's really 'funny'.

to none." She was utterly

because

I don't share

waste her time any longer, she intended to leave. Yet, he grabbed her wrist. "Come on.

I've

looked each other straight in the eyes, they did

broke the silence. Aldea, who was in her casual clothes, looked at the duo

"Oh—"

I shall return to my agency first." Aldea interrupted before Elspeth could finish

"I remember you came

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

won't do. This area is secluded. What if something happens to you?" Elspeth turned to look at the drizzle out of the window. "It will be difficult to call for a cab now." Then, she