Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
Callum nodded in agreement after falling silent for a moment.
To that, Eric smiled.
“If there’s nothing else, why don’t you head to the hospital and see how Elspeth is doing? I have something else to attend to.”
The two men were barely acquainted. As such, Callum just nodded without asking any questions, assuming Eric had work to see to.
Eric, on the other hand, headed to Emma’s mansion after bidding Callum farewell.
Speaking of the mansion, it was ultimately Eric’s asset in Chars. Thus, he used facial recognition to enter the place instead of the password.
However, strange noises came from upstairs as soon as he entered the house. With that, he sneaked upstairs and stood by the door for a moment instead of charging right into the room, listening to whatever was going on inside.
He booted the door open the next second, and Emma, who was still gasping and moaning a second ago, screamed in fright and covered her body hurriedly. Arthur, on the other hand, got down from her and looked at Eric. His eyes, too, were laced with a hint of shock.
Meanwhile, Eric felt blood rushing to his head, and his heart twinged at what was clearly the aftermath of a sexual interaction between the two people in the room.
“Just how sick are you to live in my house and f*ck another man, Walker?”
Yes, he didn’t love Emma-or at least he believed so-but which man could accept such betrayal?
“Eric, listen to me. It’s not what you think. He forced me into it. It’s all him…”
Emma panicked. She couldn’t lose Eric’s favor, and she wasn’t willing to let go of his good looks or his money.
“Save the explanation for someone else. Do you think I’m oblivious to everything you do? I should consider myself lucky for never having sex with you. I knew my decision was right. To think you can be this revolting.”
His words were one of ridicule and revulsion through and through, and Emma felt as though she had been slapped in the face as her complexion turned ghastly pale.
Eric wasn’t lying. The two had been an underground couple, but never once had he touched her.
“Eric, you have to believe that I love you…”
However, there was not enough explanation in this world she could give Eric to remove the aversion on his face.
Meanwhile, Arthur smirked.
“Come on, Emma, what’s the point of explaining to him at this point? Do you not see that there’s no love but only hate in his eyes?”
She was naturally aware that Eric didn’t love her, but it still felt awkward and humiliating for the fact to be put so bluntly.
“Don’t make things worse, Arthur. I won’t love you even if Eric doesn’t love me.”
Eric, on the other hand, chuckled and sneered.
“Stop selling yourself, Walker. Look at what a b*tch you are.”
“I know you like Elspeth,”
said Arthur after taking a deep breath, causing Eric to narrow his eyes at once.
“So? What are you trying to say?”
“Honestly speaking, we can be pretty good partners, don’t you think? You like Elspeth, I want Winthrop Group’s shares, and Emma wants to be with Callum. The three of us can get along pretty well.”
Come to think of it, he’s not entirely wrong. Eric nodded thoughtfully.
“So? What do you propose?”
“I want to use your power to bring Callum down, and I’ll help you break him and Elspeth apart,”
Arthur stated.
“Once they’ve broken up and Elspeth resents Callum, you can come in and be her solace. Think about it, how can she not fall in love with you when you show up during her most vulnerable state? By then, won’t it be up to you what your relationship with Elspeth will be?”
Arthur’s words were indeed tempting. Eric smirked but didn’t answer directly. Rather, he turned to Emma.
“Let me ask you this, then.”
Having suddenly become the center of attention, Emma froze for a split second before tucking her neck.
“What?”
“I want to know if you’re responsible for Elspeth’s drowning.”
“This has nothing to do with Emma. I did it,”
Arthur interjected just as Emma was about to answer.
“Why harm her?”
Aversion surged within Eric as he gazed at Arthur while forcibly suppressing his discomfort.
“The same reason why you’ve come to question Emma.”
Arthur smiled nonchalantly.
“I’m just sticking up for the person I love. What’s there so impossible to do?”
“Oh? If you like Emma so much, why are you letting her get together with Callum?”Arthur lowered his head, and an unfathomable light flashed across his eyes.”That’s because love is a sacrifice.”Love is a sacrifice, my foot! he thought. In reality, he would eventually snatch Emma back. When Callum’s reputation was ruined and Arthur had the man under his foot, Emma would return to his embrace.However, now wasn’t the time.”Fine, I get it. How do you propose we work together?”Eric was slightly annoyed.Seeing Eric’s reaction, Arthur knew that the former was tempted. Hence, he continued,
“First of all, we have to destroy the Winthrop Group. You see, if Callum loses his financial stability, do you think Elspeth would still follow him willingly?”Eric smiled.
“It looks like you’ve been planning this for a long time. There must be at least 20 years of history between you two, but you don’t seem to consider that at all.””What is there to consider? I want to achieve my goals. That’s my utmost priority.”Naturally, Arthur was more confident now that success was on the horizon.”In that case, do you think I’m just like you?”With that, Eric kicked Arthur squarely on the torso, sending him rolling off the bed.Arthur didn’t have his clothes on, so he could only guard his jewels with his hands. He looked like a mess.”What exactly are you so gleeful about? Arthur Winthrop, people like you deserve a hundred deaths!”
When Eric pictured Elspeth suffering, he had the urge to tear Arthur apart.Eric dialed a number. Soon enough, a group of men in black walked in.”Throw this man outside, and don’t let him wear any clothes.”Arthur widened his eyes.
“Y-You can’t do that!””Why not? Arthur, what you’ve done is simply disgusting. Even if I let you off the hook, Callum certainly wouldn’t.”Eric grinned coldly.”Don’t touch me! Stop, don’t touch me-“Arthur couldn’t fight back, so he was frightfully dragged outside and left alone on the road.Emma was about to beg for mercy on Arthur’s behalf, but when she saw Eric’s determined expression, she was so scared that she shrunk back, not daring to utter a word.After Arthur was tossed out, Eric grabbed Emma’s neck with his hand. There was cold bloodlust on his face as he said,
“And you. Remember, if you do anything to harm Elspeth, I won’t let you off either!”Emma was in so much pain that her tears were threatening to fall.
“Understood.”Elspeth, Elspeth again!When Eric decided that it was enough, he flung her onto the bed. He clapped his hands, and a butler immediately appeared.
“Lock her up,”
Eric ordered.”As you wish.””Don’t go about causing trouble before your face has healed.”With that, Eric turned around and left.In the hospital, Callum stood guard at the entrance of the operating room, his heart especially anxious.Not long after, a doctor walked out.
“Fortunately, the patient held her breath underwater for a long time, so she didn’t inhale too much water. Her condition has already stabilized, so you can go in to see her now.”It was only then that Callum relaxed his creased eyebrows.
“Alright, I got it. Thanks, doctor.””You’re welcome.”Elspeth was sent to the regular ward. Fearing that Elspeth would be bothered, Callum arranged a VIP suite for her.”You guys can go in first. I’m still a little wet, so I’ll go and get changed first.”
Soon enough, Elspeth regained consciousness. Not long after she was moved off the operating table, she woke up.Yelena and Max rushed into the room, whereas Blake slowly trailed behind.As soon as Yelena saw Elspeth, she began wailing loudly. Because of her reaction, the atmosphere felt a bit off.”Elspeth… I thought you were a goner… But I’m so glad you’re still alive!”
As Yelena spoke, she threw herself into Elspeth’s embrace, her snot and tears smearing Elspeth’s body.Elspeth was speechless. She had just woken up, so her voice was slightly weak.”I’m fine. I almost drowned, but I didn’t die.”Yelena’s sobbing instantly ceased. The next second, she let out a guffaw.
“Elspeth, how are you still joking at a time like this?!”Elspeth said,
“Have you considered the possibility that I’m speaking the truth?”Max patted Yelena on the head, his voice stern as he said,
“Elspeth just woke up. Don’t bother her too much.”Yelena nodded.
“I know. I’ve finished what I wanted to say, haven’t I? I was worried sick just now.”At the side, Blake remained silent. He noticed that Elspeth was a little weak, so he glanced at Max.
“Get your girlfriend out of here.”Max nodded, then bewilderment and worry colored his expression.
“I got it. Hang on, Blake- what girlfriend?”Blake didn’t reply as he glanced at Max nonchalantly.Max’s face turned red. He looked at Yelena and huffed before he turned around and ran out.Secretly overjoyed, Yelena ran out after him.In an instant, only Blake and Elspeth remained in the room.Elspeth felt a little awkward. After all, Blake had confessed to her before. Also, ever since she rejected him, Blake had never properly spoken to her.”Come on, you don’t have to worry about me. I don’t have feelings for you anymore.”Blake’s words weren’t quite believable, but when Elspeth looked at his face, she sensed that he seemed to have accepted the current situation.”I know. You’ll meet someone better.”Elspeth smiled as she comforted him.”I’m not in a hurry at the moment. As for you two, this is my first time seeing Callum in such a panic. As such, you can relax and love him boldly. He’s a good man.”When Elspeth saw how sincere he was, she felt like one of her burdens was lifted.”I got it. Thank you, Blake.””You’re welcome. You’re my boss now, so I should make you happy for my betterment, right?”
Blake smiled mischievously. A hint of liveliness was injected into his already handsome and alluring face, and he looked even more attractive now.”Yeah.”The tension between Elspeth and Blake finally returned to normal. They chatted happily, so engrossed in their conversation that they didn’t notice Callum walking in.When Callum saw the two chatting harmoniously, his expression instantly sank.Blake noticed that, and he felt a little gleeful inside.Since Elspeth already belonged to Callum, Blake decided to annoy Callum a little bit so that it would be worth his while.”By the way, something is off about this incident.”When Elspeth noticed the odd look on Callum’s face, she hastily changed the topic.Callum nodded, his expression as cold as always.
“I know. I’ve already sent someone to look into it, and we should receive the results soon.”Elspeth frowned.
