Hiding Behind Her Superficiality

Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Suspicion

Callum and Elspeth got out of the car together. Still, if things went wrong, she discreetly pressed the ring and sent her real-time location to Harper.

Outside the car stood a group of people who were glaring at the two of them fiercely.

“Are you Callum Winthrop?” A man with a scar on his face and a cigarette in his mouth looked at the calm Callum and smirked viciously. “Wow, you do look like a jerk. It’s like you’re asking for a beating.”

A trace of wariness flashed across his eyes. However, he calmed himself and asked, “Who are you?”

“That’s not important. All you need to know is that someone asked me to teach you a lesson!”

He swept his gaze across the men and glared at the leader coldly. “Do you know who I am?”

“Of course!” Scarface laughed boisterously. “Everyone knows who you are, Mr. Winthrop! Your reputation precedes you.”

“So, do you know the consequences of offending the Winthrops and me? Do you have a death wish?”

“Huh! The Winthrops?! You guys are nothing! I’m not scared of you at all!” Scarface taunted with a comical appearance.

Elspeth exclaimed, “They’re just a bunch of trash. Don’t waste your time on them!”

“Trash? How dare you call us trash!” Scarface looked around and shouted sternly, “Beat them to death! Let them know who the real trash is!”

The men charged wildly toward them and swung the baseball bats in their hands. She dodged them nimbly and immediately grabbed the chance to kick the thugs.

Meanwhile, Callum was brutal in his retaliation. He punched the aggressor in the throat and flung him away. Then, he leaped and swiftly kicked the man’s head with his right leg.

The couple worked together seamlessly like perfect partners.

Soon, the group of men lay on the ground groaning in pain. They were obviously no match for the couple.

“D*mn! What a bunch of useless losers!” Scarface spat in disdain, and with a wave of his right hand, dozens more burly men came out of the woods nearby.

This is an ambush. They’ve been waiting for me here. Callum’s gaze was cold, and it carried a tint of ruthlessness.

The brawny men charged toward them fiercely. This time, there were more people, and Callum and Elspeth were obviously outnumbered. The couple began to tire as the fight dragged on, and they were forced to stay in defense.

Scarface, who was quietly observing the fight, felt that it was the right timing now. So, he drew a dagger with a grin and stabbed it toward Elspeth, who was closest to him!

Elspeth’s pupils shrank when she saw the knife coming at her. In the next second, Callum reached out, grabbed the dagger, and kicked Scarface away.

Callum felt agonizing pain coming from the palm of his hand. There were droplets of blood dripping to the ground. It was a gory and shocking sight. He couldn’t even hold onto his calm composure as he frowned.

“Are you okay?!” Her eyes widened in horror. She didn’t expect Callum to grab the dagger at such a critical moment!

He shook his head lightly, his face and lips slightly pale due to blood loss.

Elspeth turned and glared fiercely at Scarface, who was curled on the ground in pain.

“Miss Lynwood! Are you okay?!” Harper finally arrived with his men. When he saw the scene before him, he coldly instructed, “Arrest them!”

The men behind Harper rushed forward and quickly subdued the gangsters.

Harper walked over to Elspeth and asked lowly, “Miss Lynwood, are you alright?”

Elspeth nodded and pointed to the bloodied Callum as she murmured concernedly, “He’s injured because of me.”

Harper hurriedly went over to help Callum up and gasped in horror when he looked at the latter’s bloody palm. How much courage does it take for someone to hold a dagger without hesitation?!

“Come on. I’ll take you to the hospital right now.”

When they got to the hospital, Harper went to pay the bill, leaving Elspeth to take care of Callum, who was a little dazed due to the massive blood loss. The nurse bandaged him and tugged on his wound from time to time. It looked excruciating, but there wasn’t a hint of discomfort on his face.

Soon, the nurse finished bandaging his wound and left. Elspeth looked at his pallid face and asked, “Are you okay?”

Callum looked up at her. “I have a question.”

She was momentarily taken aback and could hazard a guess about what he was about to ask her.

“What is your relationship with Harper?”

How could Harper arrive in time every time something happens to her? How could he know her specific location? Why did she drink her sorrows with him? Why does he address her as Miss Lynwood? Why does he obey her commands as if he is her subordinate…

These questions swirled in Callum’s mind for a long time.

Elspeth knew that he was a meticulous man and would guess something was going on, but she didn’t expect him to ask her so bluntly.

“I told you, he’s my friend. We knew each other when I was abroad and got along quite well.” Even then, she did not want to tell him the truth.

He coldly inquired, “Tell me, are you the president of Azure Corporation?”

Her heart skipped a beat. She desperately wanted to deny it, but he was far too clever. There was no way she could fool him now. So, in order to dissuade him, she showed a scheming grin and said lightly, “Oops, too bad. You found out about it.”

When Callum saw her reaction, he was confused and began to doubt his hunch was correct.

“Mr. Winthrop, do you feel honored that the president of Azure Corporation is working tirelessly as a small-time employee in your company?” Elspeth knitted her fingers together and pressed her chin against them. “Do you believe me? I don’t even believe what I’m saying.” Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

She was being ironic, but her points made sense. There was no reason for the president of Azure Corporation to work in his company.

Nonetheless, he retained his suspicion and lowered his voice. “I hope you aren’t lying to me.”

Elspeth rolled her eyes at his threat. “Relax, don’t overthink things. Can’t good friends have close relationships?”

The image of Harper worrying about her popped into his mind. It made him feel a little uneasy and upset, and his tone carried a hint of jealousy, “You’re my fiancée. Do you think it’s appropriate to have a close relationship with other men?”

“Hmm? What’s going on here? Are you jealous? Don’t tell me that you really want to marry me?!” Elspeth laughed uproariously and was even more amused when she looked at his serious face.

“Of course not.” He looked in askance at her.

“Then, please stop interfering with my private affairs.”

It so happened that Harper had returned. So, Callum stopped talking and closed his eyes to rest.

Harper heard their conversation clearly. Therefore, he forced his laughter down his throat while he said, “Miss Lynwood, I’m heading home now. Please take care of Mr. Winthrop.”

She could hear the teasing in his words. “Screw you,” she cursed while glaring at him.

Harper mimed “I know” quietly and left with a smile, leaving only Elspeth and Callum in the ward.

“If you don’t have anything else to do here, go home.” Callum opened his eyes and spoke sternly, “It’s getting late.”

“No. I’m staying here to take care of you.” She quirked a brow at his attitude.

“You don’t have to.”

“But you’re injured because of me. I’ll be an ungrateful person if I just leave.” She sat down and took an apple from the table. “Do you want to eat this? I’ll peel one for you, okay?”