Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 484

Chapter 484

Chapter 484 Trick

Three days went by in a flash. On the morning of the third day, Elspeth received an anonymous message.

‘Have you reached a decision? If you have, meet me at the usual place at five thirty.’

That was Haris’ message, but Elspeth slept in. It was the weekend, anyway. She tossed her phone away and slept until two in the afternoon. Then, she got up and got prepared to meet the old man. Callum was waiting right outside for her.

“It’s time, right?”

Elspeth knew Callum was bothered by the matter as well.

“Have you come up with a plan?” Callum looked into her eyes, a dark light glinting in his gaze.

“Not yet. How about you?” This was hard to handle for her. Her mother was at stake. She must be careful if she wanted her mother to be safe. That was why she felt restricted.

“I won’t agree to it.” I spent a lot of effort before I could finally marry her again. I won’t get a divorce just because some prick is threatening us. If I back off now, I’m not a man.

“What should we do, then?” Elspeth was in a bind. She wanted to see Haris alone. If Callum wasn’t around, Haris might just give her a couple more days to think about it for old time’s sake. Once she found out where her mother was, or at least found out who she was, then everything would be easier.

“We’ll kidnap Jasmine,” Callum said. The thought itself shocked Elspeth.

“Are you sure you’re not joking?”

“Yes. He kidnapped your mother, so we’re going after the one he loves the most.”

It was a simple idea, but that was the best option they had for now. Elspeth hesitated, however. She wouldn’t do anything like that. Most of the time, she would only retaliate when provoked.

“I know what you’re worried about. You can be swift to punish, but you’re still kind at your core.” Callum narrowed his eyes and patted her head. “I’m here. I’ll do it for you.”

She teared up. He’s being so gentle and nice. “Why are you so nice to me?” I never did anything he liked. Why would he do so much for me and ask for nothing in return?

“That’s how love works. I’ll do anything for you.” He pinched her cheek and sighed. “Don’t worry. Leave everything to me.”

Elspeth put her faith in him. They had a simple breakfast and made out a little, then they made their way to the building. Callum made a call before they went inside, and then he held her hand. They entered the building with Callum looking confident.

Haris had been waiting. He was in green traditional attire, and his gray hair was slicked back. He looked warm and welcoming as he asked, “Have you made a decision?”

“Yes, but we have our terms.”

Elspeth said nothing as Callum was in control of the whole situation.

“What terms?” Haris didn’t expect them to put up any resistance, and his smile froze.

Callum looked into the old man’s eyes. “Why should I trust you? How can you prove that you know where her mother is?”

“Proof?” Haris folded his fan shut and slammed it on the table. “The truth is right here. You can choose not to believe it, but if you try to waste my time, then I believe there is no need for any negotiations anymore.”

Callum shook his head and cocked his eyebrow. “What if we have something you absolutely will want, then?”

Haris froze, then asked doubtfully, “What is it?”

“The thing you treasure most.”

It was obvious what he was talking about. Haris turned around, looking dark. “Butler, call Jasmine.”

The master is getting mad. He asked, “Now?”

“Now!”

The butler took his phone out and called Jasmine, but nobody took the call. Panicked, he made more calls, but only silence answered him. “Miss Jasmine is missing, sir. I can’t get through to her.” Oh no. He’s getting madder and madder. “I’ll send our men on a search. Calm down, sir.”

Haris took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat off his forehead. “Look for her right now. If you can’t find her, all of you are getting it!”

That was the first time Elspeth saw Haris looking flustered. She was amused.

Callum didn’t react, however. He rubbed the cup on the table and calmly said, “You don’t have to look for her.”

Haris whipped his head around, stoop up, and darted over to Callum. He held Callum’s shoulder hard as his eyes gleamed with fury. “You did it, didn’t you? You kidnapped her! Give her back! If anything

happens to her, I’ll kill you!”

Callum was stronger than the old man, naturally, and a slight push was enough to send the old man staggering backward. “Calm down, Old Mr. McGrath.” He chuckled and looked at Haris with amusement. “Calm down. I won’t do anything to her, at least for now. And you weren’t that interested in my terms, were you not?”

Haris did not expect something this underhanded. He knew they would try to find Elspeth’s mother and save her, but he never thought they would resort to kidnapping like him. I underestimated them. “So, this is your term?” He took a deep breath and tried his best to stay calm.