Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 473 Love Is Blind

“Don’t move. Just let me hug you a little longer.” Gilbert rested his face on Elspeth’s neck as if he was a kid.

Meanwhile, Elspeth quickly realized the inappropriateness of the man’s reaction and responded with an unfathomable expression on her face. “Stop it, Gilbert,” she said with a soft yet commanding voice. Upon hearing the lady’s rejection, Gilbert reluctantly let go of the lady and sulked in disappointment. Fortunately for him, the dim lighting in the bar due to the night made it hard for Elspeth to see the expression on his face.

“You’re drunk. Go get some water to sober up.” She gazed at his eyes which were filled with burning desires, feeling somewhat uncomfortable with what he just did earlier.

“I’m not drunk. I’m good.” He looked like he wanted to explain more, but she quickly cut him short.

“No, you’re indeed drunk.”

It then dawned on Gilbert that Elspeth was just looking for an excuse to avoid his advances to woo her. “Yeah, yeah. I’m a little tipsy, indeed. I can’t believe I just hugged the wrong person.”

When Elspeth heard Gilbert’s reply, she couldn’t help but feel puzzled about what he meant. The next second, the man walked past her and approached an innocent-looking girl standing not far away from her. As soon as the girl Gilbert hugged turned around, Elspeth was stunned the moment their eyes met. Isn’t that Isabel? What’s she doing in a place like this? Wait a second. I entrusted Gilbert with her myself, didn’t I?

Gilbert’s unexpected hug. When her eyes met Elspeth’s gaze, she seemed as if she didn’t know what

she was worried

said he got a little tipsy and called for me

Elspeth cast an ambiguous look upon Gilbert and spoke in a cold tone. “Did you just say Gilbert needed you to take him home?” She couldn’t believe someone like Gilbert would succumb to alcohol and need someone to take him home, although he was quite

appeared to be confused. “It’s not like what you think, Elsie. Gil called me…” Is Elsie mad at me or Gil? But why does she care since she already has Mr. Winthrop? Isabel had no idea why Elspeth would bother knowing more about Gilbert and her, but despite her confusion, she decided

her business anyway.”

few moments, Elspeth was the

she could make sense of what was

think he can take good care of you, so I think you’re better off with

while, and I know her lifestyle better than you do. For that, I think she is better off with me, so don’t worry about her. Furthermore, you want to stay with me as well, don’t you, Isabel?” Gilbert smiled at Isabel, his eyes filled with cheekiness. Just as he expected, Isabel succumbed to the man’s dominance and subconsciously nodded. “You see? She wants

expect. “Fine, take good care of her then.”

at all due to Gilbert’s tightly wrapped arms around her. At the

seized Isabel’s hand and took her to a corner. “Do you know why I want you to stay with

her head hesitantly. “You should know what Gilbert is

words instantly made Isabel’s face

not going to stand by

Gil is in love with you…” Isabel stuttered, her eyes filled with