Hiding Behind Her Superficiality

Chapter 200

As Emma and Callum both left Damoria for Waterside, Elspeth’s world went quiet all of a sudden. She was too lazy to tackle the issue as well and took a leave of absence from the company before moving to Luminous Entertainment.

Timothy was surprised to see her. “What wind blew you over? You never cared about Luminous Entertainment in the past; your heart and mind were all on Callum and Winthrop Group.”

“Haven’t I come back to my senses now?” After her motives had been exposed, Elspeth could only chuckle lightly.

“By the way, we’ve already signed the contract for the show I told you about earlier. Filming will probably commence tomorrow.”

Elspeth nodded. “You can do as you see fit.”

Timothy parted his lips a little hesitatingly and said, “All right, but the collaborator listed a condition.”

“What is it?”

Truthfully, Timothy had no idea if Elspeth would be angered by what he was about to say. “That person said… he would only agree to work with us if you went over.”

Elspeth’s head began to ache at his words. “Who is that?”

“The chairman of Carr Group, Jordan Carr.”

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Elspeth was taken aback for a moment and did not return to her senses immediately. Thinking that Jordan was an old acquaintance of hers, Timothy let out a sigh of relief. “It’s good that you know each

other.”

“I don’t just know him as we even go way back.”

At the end of her sentence, her voice subconsciously hardened. Since Jordan knew that she had left Damoria and was in Luminous Entertainment, it meant that Michael had known long ago as well. However, why wasn’t he sending anyone after her?

“What are you going to do? Will you go or not?”

Although Elspeth couldn’t wrap her mind around her thoughts, she noticed the excitement on Timothy’s face that showed how much he cared about this collaboration, so she ended up nodding.

“I’ll go.”

Hearing that, Timothy was elated. “In that case, we should make use of our time to rest. If the filming starts tomorrow, we’ll have to go to Waterside today.”

Waterside? Subconsciously, Elspeth’s thoughts drifted to the place where Callum and Emma were. She had never taken part in anything related to filming and thus was unable to come up with a response in time.

“That’s right, the filming set is in Waterside this time.”

Now that things had come to this, Elspeth had no other choice but to nod and resign herself to her fate. On the plane, Yelena sat beside Elspeth while Blake sat behind the two, looking somewhat melancholic.

“Elspeth, I heard that this film is directed by Mr. Aiden. I’ve worked with him before, but only once, unfortunately. There weren’t many opportunities, you see. However, he’s really nice, and all of his films are always a huge hit!”

Yelena chattered profusely next to her, as excited as a bird that had just escaped its cage. Elspeth nodded, knowing the director she was talking about, and listened to Yelena with a smile.

“But… It’s just that Emma will be at the filming location too. She’s filming something as well, but it’s for another film.”

Upon mentioning Emma, Yelena recalled everything she did to Elspeth, and she only felt distaste toward her.

Elspeth’s hand jolted. “What about Emma?”

“Nothing. I just don’t like her because she seems fake.”

As Yelena was still young, she was unable to keep her mouth shut. Fortunately, they were sitting in first class, and only Blake and Timothy were listening. Timothy rubbed his nose, pretending he heard nothing.

Worried about what Blake would think, Elspeth turned to look at him and explained in a whisper, “Yelena only said that out of…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Blake gave her a gentle smile and assured her, “I understand.”

Elspeth froze for a moment before she returned the smile. After getting off the plane, the four stayed at a hotel next to the filming set.

As the hotel specialized in receiving celebrities, the staff showed not the slightest hint of reaction at the sight of them and immediately gave them four rooms. However, Yelena refused to relent, insisting on sleeping with Elspeth. In the end, only three rooms were booked, and Yelena entered the room with her arm around Elspeth’s.

Seeing this, Elspeth couldn’t help but tease, “What’s with you? Why do you want to stay with me at your age?”

Yelena huffed. “I just want to sleep in the same room as you. When you went to the bathroom earlier, I heard someone say that Emma is staying here too. If she tries to bully you, I’ll teach her a lesson!”

Upon saying that, she raised her fist, baring her sharp teeth.

Elspeth couldn’t help chuckling at the sight of this. I appreciate the thought, Yelena…

Later that night, Elspeth headed downstairs with Yelena for dinner. As she watched her gobble her food, she realized that Yelena had been starving.

Before she could speak, a taunting voice sounded beside them. “How uncouth. Even the way you eat is improper.”

Although the voice was pleasant, it was incomparably shrill and, in turn, lost some of its charms.

The voice had Elspeth stiffening up.

When she raised her head, Emma was looking at Elspeth and Yelena, feeling a pang of revulsion in her heart.

Elspeth really is everywhere!

“What a coincidence to see you here, Miss Walker. I didn’t know you were capable of such a piercing voice. It is because Callum isn’t around you?”

Instantly, Emma went red in the face.

“Whom are you saying has a piercing voice?”

Although she was extremely unhappy from the mockery, once she thought of Callum, Emma became smug. “Do you know who invested in my first drama after coming back to Chars? It’s Callum! I know you like Callum a lot, but you should know that I was his favorite woman before you. Even Mr. Winthrop is urging Callum to marry me!”

Elspeth narrowed her eyes and rebuked, “Since Callum and Mr. Winthrop like you that much, why aren’t they letting you into their family?”

This matter had always been a thorn in Emma’s side, and her face darkened before her smile turned scornful when she suddenly recalled something. “Oh my, I dare not compare myself with the likes of you, Miss Lynwood. You’re staying with your fiancé before marriage; no wonder you’re being disliked.”

At that moment, Yelena was unable to hold her tongue any longer. She leaped to her feet and berated, “You’d better watch what you’re saying. Everyone knows that Mr. Winthrop likes Elspeth, and the fact that Callum shields her openly and privately speaks volumes. Who do you think you are to judge? You’re acting so high and mighty for an ex-girlfriend. What, are you trying to play the pregnant mistress in their relationship?”

Elspeth had never expected that Yelena had such a sharp tongue.

A smile surfaced at the corners of her mouth before it morphed into one of mockery. “Miss Walker, if you don’t want to embarrass yourself in front of everyone, I’d advise you to keep your voice down.”

It was only then that Emma noticed many of the restaurant’s patrons were looking at her oddly, particularly those who knew what was going on between them. Upon hearing the word ‘mistress,’ they looked simultaneously enlightened, contemptuous, and disdainful.

Despite Emma’s face flushing red, she lowered her voice and threatened, “Remember this, Elspeth, I won’t let you off easily!”

After saying this, she glanced around before leaving in a huff.