Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 556 Took His Own Life

“As long as I promise you, you’ll let her go, right?”

Arthur nodded, appearing honest and trustworthy. “Of course. As long as you’re willing to promise me, I will listen to you and release her.”

“Then let me take you upstairs to sign the contract.”

“Why are we going upstairs to sign the contract? Just print out the contract and bring it down.” Arthur became impatient and his tone was aggressive with a hint of anger.

Everyone did not notice that Jethro, who was being low-key, had quietly moved behind him, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Callum pretended not to notice and continued to calmly ask him, “Can we negotiate? You release her first, and then I will go to the company to give you the transfer of shares contract.”

“Why should I trust you? What if you go back on your word after I release her?” Arthur was not stupid and knew that this was just a trick to deceive him.

“But the transfer of the CEO position is not that easy; it requires the entire Winthrop Family to vote and decide.”

your own business. As the CEO, I’m sure you’re smart

was still one step too slow. He watched the knife fall to the ground and was momentarily distracted. At that moment, Elspeth bent her arm and used her elbow to hit him hard in the abdomen. This was one of the most vulnerable parts of the

pain and groaned. Elspeth took advantage of this to run toward Callum. Feeling the warmth of his embrace, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Callum held her tightly, savoring the feeling of reclaiming something he had lost. He was determined not to be careless again and positioned himself protectively in

Blake who said, “Arthur, turn

a hopeless look in his eyes, Arthur gazed at the people before him, though deep down he knew his heart had already died. At this moment, he was

can’t turn

you can turn back. You can surrender yourself and apologize to Max and Callum. I believe they will forgive you eventually.” Despite everything, Blake still clung to the hope that Arthur could change for the better,

of telling him all of this? How could he possibly change? To him, he’s never wrong.” Edmund knew Arthur better than anyone else. Arthur was an extremely selfish and twisted person with a pathological mindset. It was a waste of breath to talk to him. This naturally reached Arthur’s ears. He chuckled, picked up the knife from the ground, and played with it in his hand. There was

right. You’re absolutely right.

someone, he suddenly stabbed himself

death. With too much blood

past Callum and landed on Elspeth. He curled his lips and spoke weakly,

didn’t understand what he meant; she only saw his eyes

On such a beautiful spring afternoon,

up the police tape and administering first aid. The scene became a blur of activity, with only Elspeth and Callum standing motionless like statues. Elspeth couldn’t help but think that Arthur must have known today was going to end in tragedy, which was

a sterilized surgical knife. It wasn’t until a police officer came over

look relieved as expected. Instead, his gaze became even deeper. “Let’s go out,” he