Hiding Behind Her Superficiality

Chapter 186

Elspeth froze. Looking at the man in a suit with a refined smile, she was secretly wary. “Mr. Carr, you’ve come to Blaydal too?”

A trace of surprise crossed Jordan’s eyes. “Too? Who else is here?”

Elspeth had no reason to hide from him. “My grandfather asked me to pick up someone; he said it is his friend’s grandson.”

Jordan snorted with laughter. “Could that be me?”

Elspeth froze; she really did not expect Jordan Carr, the man that was currently in front of her, to be the person she was going to pick up.

“What else did your grandfather say?”

Seeing that she was in a daze, Jordan stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her. “What are you thinking about?”

Elspeth jerked back to her senses. Looking at Jordan who was standing extra close to her, she couldn’t help but take a step back. “Well, he told me to bring you safely to the Joneson Residence.”

Jordan raised his eyebrows. “Then why don’t we go now?”

Elspeth spread her hands with an innocent face. “I don’t know how to drive. Mr. Carr, will you call a cab?”

Jordan was speechless. “It’s okay, I can drive.”

Elspeth kept her innocent look on and said, “I don’t have a car.”

Jordan gritted his teeth. “I do.”

“I’m particular about cars. I’m not used to sitting in other people’s cars.”

Jordan sort of understood what she meant. “So, you want to say that you don’t want to go back with me, right?”

Elspeth smiled and nodded. “Mr. Carr, you’re really smart.”

“Why not? Will I eat you?”

Elspeth shook her head. “We’re not related. Not to mention, I have a boyfriend now, so naturally, I have to stay away from other men.”

Although Callum was not present, she also wanted to abide by such rules.

“Miss Elspeth, you’re a really loyal and dedicated woman. I like you more now. What should I do?”

Jordan’s words caused Elspeth to recoil. “Mr. Carr, if you really think so, then I have to avoid you.”

Jordan withdrew the smile on his face. “Of course, I’m just teasing you.”

Elspeth looked at him. Although he was teasing her, there was not the slightest romantic interest in his eyes, so she relaxed. “Then let’s go, I will send you back.”

Elspeth and Jordan got into the car. This car was a gift from Michael, but she had only driven it a few times. It was pink and tiny, which made Elspeth feel inexplicably self-conscious. She was used to driving race cars, so she was not used to driving this kind of cute and tiny pink sports car.

Elspeth took Jordan back to the Joneson Residence. On the way, Jordan was especially chatty.

“Elspeth, who do you think called me to come back here this time?”

Elspeth ignored him.

“It’s your grandfather.”

Elspeth still did not speak as she turned a corner.

“Aren’t you curious about what your grandfather asked me to come here for?”

Elspeth drove intently, then picked up a bottle of water from the side and took a sip.

“He said he wants me to marry into the family.”

Splat!

Elspeth sprayed a mouthful of water on his face. Jordan suddenly regretted telling her about it as he looked at his light-colored suit with all the water stains on it. He felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

“Jordan, is it fun to joke around about this kind of thing?”

Elspeth looked at his face and wished she could throw him off the car.

“I’m not joking,” Jordan answered truthfully.

Elspeth could not stand him anymore, so she stepped on the gas pedal and sped up, driving as fast as she could. When they arrived at the entrance of Joneson Residence, Jordan reluctantly got out of the car, his figure swaying.

“I have car sickness.” Jordan felt something rising in his throat and wanted to vomit.

Elspeth saw his suffering expression, so she stopped making things difficult for him. She just avoided him and entered the door. When Michael saw that the only person who came in was Elspeth, he was a little confused. “What’s wrong? Where is the person I asked you to pick up?”

Elspeth reached out and pointed behind him. Then, Jordan walked in weakly, stumbling a little. Michael was still puzzled and asked, “Was h-he beaten?”

Jordan hurriedly explained, “No, it’s because I’m carsick.”

After saying that, he found a chair and sat down, which made him feel better. Michael suddenly mentioned Callum, “Elspeth, why did Callum not come back with you?”

Elspeth lightly said, “Callum went back to Damoria, so he didn’t come. Besides, you don’t like him. Why are you asking that?”

Michael appeared embarrassed for a moment. He did not expect Elspeth to be so direct, but he still had to smile and say, “Look, I have long said that Callum is unreliable. His focus is on work, so even after marriage, he won’t be family oriented. He’s unlike Jordan here who came over just after I gave him a phone call.”

Elspeth raised her eyebrows slightly. “How can I be sure that a man who can easily abandon his work will not easily abandon me in the future?”

This statement was not wrong. Michael did not know how to continue, so he looked toward Jordan for help.

Jordan only knew that Elspeth was someone who always addressed him respectfully as “Mr. Carr”. Truth was, he had no idea that she could be so venomous.

“I think what you said is somewhat true, Elspeth. But what if I am the kind of man who can please you both spiritually and materialistically?”

No girl would reject this kind of man, right?

Elspeth was indifferent. “If you give me everything, then what value do I have left for myself? Are you just trying to make me obediently listen to you?”

Jordan was embarrassed. “You misunderstood what I meant. I mean—”

“You don’t need to speak further. We are not suitable for each other.”

Jordan hooked his lips. “But do you really think we don’t match?”

“The two of us are not destined to be for each other.”

Jordan did not expect Elspeth to say this, so he was surprised.

The two of them were arguing with each other, but Michael thought it looked very promising. “When you two youngsters are talking, it reminds me of the time I had with your grandmother.”

Elspeth was not willing to stay here any longer and directly stood up. “Forget it. There is no way that Jordan and I can be together.”

Michael suddenly became angry. “What do you know? I’m doing this for your good! Callum is no match for Jordan, so don’t be silly!”

Elspeth sneered, “If Jordan is so good, you can marry him yourself.”

After saying that, she turned to leave.

Jordan said patiently and soothingly at the side, “Old Mr. Joneson, don’t be angry. I think Callum is also quite good. After all, his family’s fortune is also the most abundant in Damoria. Thus, he is also considered a good match.”

Michael sighed. “I know that his family is not bad, but Elspeth belongs to the Jonesons, so she cannot have any connection with the Winthrop Family.”

Jordan froze; he did not expect there to be such a thing. “Why?”

Michael looked around, making sure no one was around before slowly saying, “Actually, other than Elspeth’s mother, I originally had another daughter. She didn’t like to go out, so the public didn’t know about her and thought I only had one daughter. But…” Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

His eyes suddenly became vicious as he continued, “Callum’s uncle raped her when he was drunk one night, causing her to go insane and jump to her death that very night! This is a big feud, so how can I let Elspeth marry Callum?”