Hiding Behind Her Superficiality

Chapter 105

Once the meeting came to an end, those who mocked Alaina huddled around Elspeth. “Elspeth, I think the boss was just being unfair.”

Already upset from losing the project, Elspeth wanted to know why her colleague was saying that, and she arched her eyebrow. “How so?”

“You should’ve been the one handling this project. I can’t believe the boss gave something that important to that bitch. This is so unfair to you.”

Elspeth shook her head dismissively. “It doesn’t matter who writes up the proposal. As long as it’s good.”

Disappointed, the employee said, “You’re just too naive, Elspeth. That b*tch is gonna play you like a fiddle.”

Elspeth only smiled, but she said nothing. She’s just a young lass trying to make a name for herself in her new job. Not a b*tch. Then she felt everything around her spin. Must have overworked myself. She shook her head and tried to walk, but then she blacked out and fell forward.

Through the glass door, Callum saw Elspeth lying on the floor. He came in and picked her up. Looks red. Too red. He put a hand against her forehead. Scalding. “You idiot. Didn’t even realize you had a fever?” he muttered silently and was about to take her to the hospital.

Alaina noticed what was going on, and she came over. “What happened to her, Mr. Winthrop?” She sounded worried as if she actually cared for Elspeth.

“Caught a fever. I’m taking her to the hospital.”

Alaina stared at Callum with anticipation in her eyes. “Can I come? I’d like to keep an eye on her. She helped me a lot, and I want to do something for her.”

Callum looked at her. She seems genuinely worried. And he nodded. They went to the hospital, and the doctor did a little checkup. Then Elspeth was taken to a ward and hooked up to an IV infusion. Callum headed to the reception to go through some paperwork, while Alaina went to the restroom. And only Elspeth was left in her

room.

Someone slowly opened the door. The silhouette looked around to see if anyone was around. Good. The coast is clear: They heaved a sigh of relief and approached Elspeth’s bed.

She was none other than Ophelia. Unlike her past self, she seemed frail and listless, not unlike someone who had been tortured. Now she was wearing a coat and pretending to be a doctor. Nobody would suspect a `thing.”At last, you’re mine. None of this would have happened if not for you. The whole Winthrop household

hates me now. Even my father wants to send me abroad. Called me a disgrace. This is all your fault!”

Her face was contorted with rage and fury. She set her eyes on Elspeth’s neck and was just about to throttle her, but the sounds of footsteps echoed across the air. Someone’s coming. Quickly she pulled her hands back

It was Alaina. She just came back from her restroom trip. “Oh.” She saw Alaina coming out of the ward. “Did they change doctors?”

“Um, the attending physician sent me here. Wanted me to check on the patient. She’s fine, so I have to go now.” Ophelia hung her head as low as possible, worried that this woman might find out she was lying. The panic in her eyes would betray her.

Alaina thought this doctor felt weird, but she asked no questions. Instead, she nodded at her and entered the

ward.

Ophelia heaved a long sigh of relief and left in a hurry.

Elspeth woke up just in time to see Alaina smiling at her. “Why are you here?”

Smugly, Alaina said, “We sent you here. Mr. Winthrop and I.” She sounded proud as if coming together with Callum would close the gap between her and him, but it worked. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

For some reason, Elspeth felt jealous. “Thanks.”

Alaina smiled. “It’s nothing, Miss Lynwood. You’re an asset to the company. If you fall sick, Mr. Winthrop is

gonna worry.”

So, she’s trying to say Callum is worried only because I can bring profit for the company, not because he likes me. This girl is annoying. Especially the way she talks. “If you care about the company so much, you should go back to work, then. At least you can show off your skills,” Elspeth shot back. She had no patience to even behave politely.

Alaina chuckled. “No, no. I came here so you guys wouldn’t have a chance to stay in a room all alone.”

“Why?”

“To be honest, I’m gunning for him. I’m hot and educated, and my family company is the industry leader. I could’ve gotten any job I wanted, but I came to his company. For him.”

Gah. Another girl has a crush on him. Elspeth held her forehead. What is up with him and trashy women

having a crush on him?

“You aren’t close with him, and I think he only wants you for the novelty. Maybe he’d like me more if he spent

more time with me.”

Elspeth couldn’t believe a sweet and innocent-looking girl like Alaina could turn into a shrew when no one was looking.

Callum was coming to the ward after he paid for the expenses. Alaina heard the sound of his footsteps, and she put on a sad look. “I know you don’t like me, Miss Lynwood. I can leave. Please don’t get mad.” Oh, he’s stopping. He’s at the door. And Alaina added, “I know you never liked me, but I was just trying to help. I didn’t

Elspeth noticed him, of course, but she didn’t even bother explaining. Instead, she was looking ahead calmly.

Callum frowned. “What’s going on?”

Alaina wiped her tears. The moment Callum entered the ward, she quickly got up and stared at the ground. “It’s alright. Nothing happened.”

“Did she… abuse you?” asked Callum hesitantly. She doesn’t look like that kind of person. And Alaina never did anything that would get on her nerves.

Elspeth sneered. “Oh, I don’t heckle newbies. She’s just manipulating the narrative to suit her agenda.”

Okay, wow. That’s an accusation. He solemnly said, “She’s just a newbie. Go easy on her.”

“I never heckled her. Do you trust me?” Elspeth peered into his eyes seriously.

Callum then felt a lump forming in his throat. A long time later, he curtly said, “I see.”

Disappointing. Elspeth stared at the ground. “You need to leave. I want to get some rest.”

Okay, this is awkward. And Alaina’s sobbing. At that, he said, “Come with me, Alaina.”

Elspeth closed her eyes and turned her back on Callum.