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?

response to Gilbert’s unexpected hug. When her eyes met Elspeth’s gaze, she seemed as

implied that she was worried and annoyed to

Gil said he got a little tipsy and called for me to

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

she care since she already has Mr. Winthrop? Isabel had no idea why Elspeth would

explaining to her? It’s none of her business anyway.” Gilbert smiled and caressed Isabel’s

with sinister vibes the next few moments, Elspeth was the first to break the silence and

could make

should stay with me. After all, Gilbert is a man, and I don’t think he can take good care of you, so I think you’re

him to object. “Isabel has been staying with me for quite a 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 to be

situation turned out the way she didn’t expect. “Fine, take good care of her then.” She then sighed and added, “Please

Gilbert’s tightly wrapped arms around her. At the same time, she gazed at Elspeth with a confused look and said,

with her in private.” Elspeth then seized Isabel’s hand

nodded before shaking her head hesitantly. “You

words instantly made

thinking.” She gazed at Isabel, scratching her head while trying to make the young maiden understand her complicated issue. “Your mother entrusted me with you, so of course, I’m not going to stand by and watch a man take advantage of you even though Gilbert is my best friend. Listen to me, okay? He is not a good guy, and you definitely deserve better.” Elspeth furrowed her eyebrows, wondering if her explanation was comprehensive enough for Isabel due to her inexperience

know. I know Gil is in love with you…” Isabel stuttered, her eyes