Hiding Behind Her Superficiality

Chapter 53

Chapter 53 Attempted Assault

“Why do you care so much…” Elspeth rolled her eyes helplessly, but she was not as strong as Callum. So, she had no choice but to resign herself to being pinned down on the chair.

Seeing that, Jordan stopped chatting with her and returned to his seat to rest.

Soon after arriving in Bellville, she and Callum got off the plane and parted ways with Jordan.

“I suddenly realized I forgot to ask Mr. Carr’s full name.”

When Callum heard that, a sudden trace of coldness lit up in his eyes. “What? Do you want to know his name?”

She didn’t realize he sounded off as she replied, “Yeah. He’s a friend who fights by my side, so I’m curious about his identity.”

A friend who fights by your side.

Turning his head away, he stopped talking to her.

Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the hotel, Elspeth saw that familiar face again at the reception.

“Mr. Carr, what a coincidence you’re staying in this hotel too.”

Jordan turned her head and saw Callum and Elspeth walking toward him. A smile bloomed on his face. “You two are here too? We’re neighbors for the time being, then!”

She asked curiously, “Mr. Carr, may I have your name, please?”

He chuckled, “Jordan Carr.”

Jordan Carr!

Elspeth was not unfamiliar with the name at all. It was only three years ago when the previously unknown NK Group shot to fame overnight. After only three years of development, the company had already held a pivotal position in several industries. Jordan was the president of that company, but he maintained a low profile and never appeared in public.

She was slightly surprised but still introduced herself. “I am Elspeth Lynwood, and this is Callum—”

“I know. You’re popular all over the country, and I’ve also seen you on TV.” Jordan then turned around and smiled at Callum. “It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Winthrop.”

In response, he extended his hand and waited for Callum to shake it. Callum watched Jordan quietly with his deep eyes, and after a long time, he shook Jordan’s hand firmly.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to the room first.” Jordan was not timid in the face of Callum’s hostility but he had an amused smile instead.

When Jordan left, she couldn’t help asking, “Callum, do you have a grudge against Jordan?”

“No,” Callum answered with a cold expression.

“Then, why do you look like he owes you millions?”

He looked at her meaningfully but didn’t explain. Instead, he uttered lightly, “Okay, let’s go back and rest. We have a collaboration to discuss at 8.00PM.”

“Sure,” Elspeth hummed perfunctorily, but suddenly, she thought of something and turned around to ask him. “Callum, do you know what caused the issue with the plane today?”

“Is it human-related?”

She was shocked. “How did you know?”

Callum responded with a voice as calm as a millpond, “I know some flying principles, and it doesn’t seem like a normal accident.”

“Then, do you think Houston or Alphascape Group could have been involved in this accident?” After giving it some thought, Elspeth concluded that, aside from them, no one was desperate to kill.

He paused briefly before deducing, “It isn’t them.”

She didn’t particularly understand him. “Why?”

“Houston just set fire to Winthrop Group, so I’ve already suppressed him. For the time being, he will not risk causing trouble. As for Alphascape Group… I don’t believe this matter is a simple one. If they’re caught, they will face more than a dozen years in prison. Alphascape Group employs hundreds of staff, so I doubt they would dare to take such a big risk.”

Elspeth admired Callum’s meticulous thinking but still couldn’t help feeling curious. “Then, who do you think did it?”

He shook his head. “I don’t know, but it is possible they are not targeting us.”

She nodded thoughtfully. “Alright, go to your room now. I’ll see you at the hotel lobby in half an hour.”

The two then returned to their room. She was just about to wash up and change into fresh clothes when there was a knock on the door.

“Room service.”

Without thinking too much, Elspeth opened the door. The next moment, a burly man rushed in and reached out to choke her neck. She backed away before kicking him in the face.

Obviously, the man was strong. Since the kick didn’t do him much damage, he decided to lock the door before he pounced on her. This time, he aimed for her waist.

“Let me go!” She struggled to break free by hitting the back of the man with her elbow.

“Stop struggling, beautiful. You’re mine tonight!”

The burly man took a deep sniff, and his intoxicated appearance was disgusting.

Elspeth calmed down and began to observe the surrounding environment while thinking about countermeasures. The hotel’s sound insulation was so good that it was clearly unrealistic to throw something to attract the attention of others. She also took off her ring to take a shower earlier, so she wouldn’t be able to contact Harper. The strength of the burly man was surprisingly great, and she couldn’t break free. She was a little apprehensive and was ready to fight the man with all her might.

Just as the burly man’s stinky mouth was close to her skin, she raised her head in disgust. The next second, the door was suddenly kicked open. Callum looked at the scene in front of him and a trace of anger rose in his heart. He grabbed the big man by the collar to yank him up before he kicked the man to the ground.

“Who sent you here?” Callum’s deep voice carried a menacing aura.

The burly man could still pin Elspeth down, but now that Callum was here, he couldn’t fight Callum. Worried about his safety, the big man pursed his lips in his refusal to make a sound. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Callum crouched down; his eyes were cold. “Refusing to tell me, huh?”

The burly man was terrified by Callum’s frightening eyes. He was a little scared, but he still managed to answer him, “W-What can you do to me?”

He didn’t know who Callum was and only knew that someone had paid him to assault the woman in this room. Besides, when he saw Elspeth’s photo, he was immediately aroused, which was why he hurried over.

“I will make you disappear from this world quietly.”

Seeing how serious Callum looked, the burly man was suddenly terrified. “Don’t kill me. I didn’t do it on purpose. I-I was instructed by someone!”

Callum knew it was impossible for a stranger to locate her room precisely, so he concluded that the man was being manipulated from behind.

“Tell me. Who is it?”

The burly man began to think hard about the man he had traded with. “He told me to address him as Mr. Bishop, but I don’t know his full name. He said he would give me half a million after I was done. I was intoxicated when I saw this lady’s photos, so…”