Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
Elspeth said, then hung up the phone.On the other end, the director yelled with a spat,
“That b*tch dared to disrespect me. I’ll be dumb if I let her take part in this film!”Yelena hung her head, feeling despondent.
“I really liked the script. To be honest, I didn’t expect my role to be gone just like this.”Her disappointment was genuine.This drama was perfect for her to transition into a new role. If she succeeded, she would be spared from many unnecessary criticisms. But it was all for naught…”Do you really want to star in this series?”
Elspeth felt a little uneasy, too, when she looked at Yelena.”Yes. But if I can’t, it’s okay too. We can always find something better to film, right?”Yelena didn’t want to cause any trouble for Elspeth. Even if she had a plan, Yelena wouldn’t pursue it; she wouldn’t forgive himself if Elspeth had to beg the arrogant director on her behalf.Yelena attempted to comfort herself, but Elspeth paid no attention.”If you really want to join, I have a way.”
She smiled mysteriously.Yelena was ecstatic upon hearing this.
“Really? Can I still be in this drama?””Yeah. If we can’t do it the soft way, we’ll do it the hard way.”Yelena couldn’t help but worry.
“You’re not going to beat him up, are you? That’s not a good idea. Even if you won, it’s not worth the risk of future retaliation.””Don’t worry. I won’t do anything foolish.”
I’m lying.She had a brilliant idea brewing in her mind long ago. When Yelena noticed the glimmer in Elspeth’s eyes, instead of feeling relieved, she became more concerned.Elspeth had been cautious all this time. She wouldn’t go over the line, right?Elspeth continued to talk to Yelena for a short while, but she was clearly absent-minded throughout the conversation.Then, she left, telling Timothy not to accept any acting jobs for Yelena for the time being; she could do variety shows and advertisements, but no more dramas.Timothy was puzzled. Yelena’s career was on the rise, and not taking acting jobs would hurt her status.Elspeth should not make such a mistake, right?But, because Elspeth had given the order and he couldn’t go against it, all he could do was nod in agreement.Yelena was kept in the dark about what Elspeth did.Elspeth left the company before calling Lisa.
“Hey, bring some men out tonight with you. We’re getting down to business,”
she said with a sly smile on her face.Just wait and see.
With lightning speed, Lisa emerged and addressed Elspeth as ‘Miss Lynwood’ when she saw her. Elspeth waved her hand dismissively.
“Alright. You’re already Harper’s disciple, so there’s no need to say those anymore. Let’s just stick to the rules for now. Elspeth will do it.”Lisa nodded in agreement, not questioning the command as it was her duty to obey.Elspeth flexed her wrist and pulled out a veil to cover her face, after which she led her men to the intersection and lay in wait for their target.It was a route the director frequently passed by. According to their research, he would buy roasted chicken here every night and carry it home with a bottle of alcohol.To be honest, it was the first time Elspeth held a bold operation. As the target walked toward her, she flicked her left wrist, and her two black-clad men flew out like swords.Soon enough, the director was bound and tossed into a narrow alleyway.Being in such a situation that was new to him, he was terrified. Due to the fear of losing his life, he was crying for mercy before anyone touched him.
“I beg you. Please don’t kill me. I can give you money, no matter how much you want, as long as you don’t kill me…”She calmly approached and glared at the obese man on the ground. She frowned as she kicked his chubby body.
“I don’t want your life or your money. There’s only one thing I want.”The director’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Really? I’ll give you whatever you want!””I want a spot in your next movie.”With these words, the director finally understood whom he was dealing with. In the next second, he glared at her fiercely.
“I thought it was one of my enemies who found me, but I never expected it to be you, Elspeth. I admit you’re wealthy, but what use is money alone? I am well-connected, both in the underworld and in legitimate businesses. If you lay a hand on me, I won’t spare you!”Well-connected to both the underworld and the legitimate businesses… With a mischievous smile, Elspeth quipped,
“Come on. Tell me. Can your connections help you block this?”And with that, she slapped the director with such force that it nearly knocked his neck crooked.”Ah…”
the director squealed like a pig. Looking at Elspeth’s face through her veil, he could see those eyes that were as clear as water yet chilling as ice.She was a formidable beauty indeed. The director’s sweat dripped down his neck, emanating a greasy odor.”Are you not giving in yet? Huh?””What kind of talent does it take for you and your whole crew to gang up on me?”
he retorted, his neck stiff with defiance.
“I’ll get someone too. Why should you be the only one who gets to call the shots?”Elspeth laughed and clapped her hands, slow and rhythmic.
“Fine, call someone. I want to see whom you’ll bring today.”With a glance at Lisa, she made a subtle gesture and commanded nonchalantly,
“Untie him and give him his phone back.”At these words, the director finally realized that his belongings had been stolen by Elspeth’s accomplices without him noticing.How fast were these people? The director couldn’t even imagine. He wiped his sweat, and when he noticed Lisa leaning over, he discreetly scattered something onto her nose tip.Before Lisa could even see what it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing of it, assuming it was poison and popping an antidote pill.With his trembling hands, he dialed a number.
“Jaxon? Yes, it’s me. Can you come over now? I’m in a bit of trouble; if I can’t solve it, I might not make it out alive. Yes, I’ll pay whatever you want, and remember to bring your best men too…”
The director groveled and begged, using every ounce of flattery he could muster.Jaxon… Why does that name sound so familiar? Elspeth searched her memory and suddenly realized something, a sly smile playing at the corner of her lips.After hanging up, the director felt his confidence surge. But time ticked by, and still, no one arrived.”Are we done here?”
Elspeth grew increasingly impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and if he weren’t willing, she’d have to resort to more extreme measures.The director was starting to get anxious, his growing unease expanding like a balloon.
“Maybe there’s traffic on the road. Just give him a little more time, and he’ll show up.””Fine. I’ll wait one more minute. If he doesn’t come by then, I’ll just have to off you,”
Elspeth threatened.Of course, Elspeth had no intention of actually killing him. Her words were just meant to intimidate him, but they had the desired effect. The director, a middle-aged man, was so frightened that he actually wet himself. Disgusting. Elspeth furrowed her brow and took a few steps back.Just as her patience wore thin, a cloud of dust appeared in the distance, and the director, who had lost all light in his eyes, suddenly perked up.”He’s here!”Elspeth wasn’t all that surprised. Instead, she crossed her arms and waited for the group of people to approach.The leader was a skinny teenager with cropped hair and a sharp, almost predatory gaze, like a cheetah waiting to pounce.He glanced at Elspeth and seemed momentarily surprised before turning his attention to the director.”You called me for this?”
The teenager sounded so annoyed like the director had caused him a great deal of trouble.The director, taken aback, quickly explained,
“This woman is threatening me. She doesn’t know that I’m under your protection. Can you help me teach her a lesson?””Hmm?”
Jaxon furrowed his brow and seemed hesitant to help him immediately.The director writhed on the ground, especially agitated.
“Jaxon, don’t worry; I’ll give it to you even if it’s three million, so just name your price. Just help me teach this woman a lesson, and I’ll pay you tonight!”Jaxon cleared his ears and grinned menacingly.
“You honestly don’t know your own limits…””Yes, yes, that’s right! She doesn’t know her limits!”The director looked at him with a gradually growing intent of malice in his eyes, his heart blooming with joy. Yes, that’s it. Give her a slap and make her realize who’s in charge!But before he could finish his thoughts, Jaxon turned around and kicked him hard in the leg.”Ah! Jaxon, what are you doing?”The director was caught off guard; he never expected that the person he had called in to help him deal with Elspeth would not only not assist him but also kick him!However, none of the people present were surprised, not even Elspeth or Lisa, who just watched silently.”Jaxon, did you hit the wrong person? It’s not me…”Jaxon kicked him again, harder this time. The director was in so much pain that he couldn’t even speak.His bones were probably broken.”No, I’m doing it right.”
Jaxon squatted down, gripping the director’s chin tightly.
“Do you know who made me move against you?”The director didn’t know; he could only cry out in pain.”It was the founder of the Evil Wind Sect, the Great Elspeth! I’m not dumb enough to risk my life for you.”The Evil Wind Sect… The notorious assassin group? The director’s legs went weak, and he almost fainted.
The director might not know about the others, but he would surely know about the Evil Wind Sect as it was a terror-stricken existence! As long the Evil Wind Sect were to hunt someone down, the person, no matter their identity, would be killed. At that moment, the director didn’t know what to say. All he knew was that he had messed with the wrong person, and he couldn’t blame anyone but himself!If I faint at this moment, will they let me go? Will I have a quick death after I faint? he thought. However, with all the people watching him, he couldn’t faint even if he wanted to.”M-Miss Lynwood. Wait, no. I mean The Great Elspeth! Please spare my life. If you spare me, I will do anything you ask me to!”
The director quickly scrambled to Elspeth’s side and grabbed her pants. His tears and snot almost got on her legs.”Who do you think you are? Did you think you could make it out alive when you offended her?”
Jaxon snorted coldly.”Alright now. Stop scaring him, Jaxon. It won’t be fun if he were to faint because of your words,”
said Elspeth.Hearing her words, Jaxon cocked an eyebrow and smiled wickedly.
“You’re right. However, why do you want this man? Did he do anything bad to you? If that’s the case, I can tell my men to kill him without you laying a finger on him.”Monster! thought the director as he was paralyzed. Just as he saw the shadow guard was about to strangle him, he thought of something and exclaimed,
“I have something for you, The Great Elspeth! Aren’t you enemies with Emma? I have a recording of her having sex with me in order to get this role!”Elspeth wouldn’t be interested in any other female celebrities’ sex tape, but this was different. It was Emma’s!At that moment, Elspeth smiled and raised her hand, signaling the man approaching the director to stop.”Thank you for sparing me, The Great Elspeth! Honestly, I didn’t know this recorder would save my life! After all, I was just going to enjoy it myself, but it’s better than nothing.””Don’t ever tell anyone about what happened today. You got it?”
Elspeth demanded coldly.At this moment, the director was quick in his head. He knew what she meant and quickly nodded.
“Of course, The Great Elspeth… I mean, Miss Lynwood. I didn’t go anywhere today except to buy beer and some fried chicken. Don’t worry, for I have a tight-lipped. If words were to spread around, you could kill me any time.”Hearing his words, Elspeth nodded and glanced at one of the shadow guards beside her. When the shadow guard noticed her gaze, he knew what she was thinking and immediately hid in the dark.”I’ll send someone to follow you. You won’t see him anywhere in sight, but if you were to betray me…”
Elspeth trailed off.Although she didn’t say about the consequences, the director knew.”Don’t worry. I won’t tell a single soul about this. Can I go now?”
The director gave her a blandish smile as his shirt was soaked in his sweat.”There is still one more thing,”
announced Elspeth as she squinted her eyes.When the director heard her words, he stopped and asked,
“What is it?””I want you to sell your movie to Luminous.”As the director heard her words, he felt terrible. After all, he had chosen this movie after putting much effort into it. If he were to sell it to Elspeth, he would have a huge loss! However, he felt that his life was more valuable than losing some money.”How can I sell it to you… It’s only natural if I give it to you as a gift!””I’ll buy it from you with the original price,”
Elspeth commented faintly. She didn’t want to take advantage of him. Hearing her words, the director breathed a sigh of relief and thought, I’m glad it’s not a huge loss.”You can go now. I’ll send someone to sign the contract. If you regret it…””No, I won’t. I’ll be waiting for your arrival.”After the director had flattered her, he wiped his sweat and quickly left the scene. He felt he had lost big time by messing with someone he shouldn’t because of Emma!When Elspeth saw that the problem was solved, she said nothing and waved her men off. Just as she was about to leave with Lisa, Jaxon stopped her.
“It’s been a long time since we last saw each other. Why don’t we find somewhere to catch up?”Hearing his words, Elspeth frowned and replied,
“I don’t think that we are that close to each other.””I know. How will someone as mighty as you look me in the eye? However, I still want to treat you to dinner for what you did for me in the past.”Their encounter was quite the story. When they first met each other, she offered him a meal. At that moment, Jaxon was miserable. Still, he refused to accept her kindness due to stubbornness. Although Elspeth had bought him pasta, he refused to have any.”I don’t eat free food that others offer me,”
he said.”Stop acting cool when you are starving. Just pay me back next time.”Elspeth was a young girl at that time and felt that Jaxon was hilarious.”What’s your name? I’ll repay you.”The girl raised the hem of her skirt and smiled.
“My name is Elspeth. We’ll meet next time, so don’t worry.””Does that mean it was you who had given me those million that have been popping up in my bank?”
asked Elspeth as she twitched her lips.Although Jaxon didn’t say anything, a hint of embarrassment flashed across his eyes.”Let’s just forget it. I see that you are living a good life. According to inflation, it’s fine if you give me a few million. I’ll let you off this time.”Hearing her words, Jaxon found it interesting since she was the one receiving his money and bragged about it. It’s a shame that she has a fianc?, he thought.”You can buy me dinner. However, let’s have some pasta since I am still full from earlier. Thus, we don’t have to eat something expensive. Moreover, stop sending me money. It makes me think that you are my sugar daddy.”Elspeth felt it was suitable to end things with him with pasta since their stories began with it.When Jaxon heard her words, he chuckled and said,
“Sure. I’ll stop doing that. Since you want pasta… I remember that there is a restaurant that sells pasta just around the corner. It’s open right now. Let’s go.””Sure.”
Elspeth nodded.
“Why don’t you go home first, Lisa? Help me take care of the house.”Since Lisa only listened to Elspeth’s orders, she would not interrupt them. Moreover, she wouldn’t have thought that if it was appropriate for Elspeth to be out with a man late at night, or the possibility of Callum getting mad, or whatsoever…At that moment, Jaxon jumped on his dirt bike and handed Elspeth a helmet.
“Here, wear this and hop up.”After hesitating, Elspeth decided to wear the helmet and sat on Jaxon’s bike. Sitting behind him, she wrapped her arms around his waist and swore she had hugged him because she was afraid of falling.After Elspeth had left, Lisa went home alone. Just as she arrived, she saw a black Maybach by the door and knew that Callum had returned. At that moment, her heart dropped. When she entered the house, she saw Callum sitting on the sofa, as expected.”Where is Elspeth?”
His voice was as cold as ice.
Elspeth… She is out on a date. No, wait… she is returning a favor. Since Lisa knew that she couldn’t hide it from Callum because he was smart, she decided to tell the truth.
“She is out eating with a friend.”
She even emphasized ‘friend’ because she was afraid that he misunderstood her words.”A friend? Guy or girl? Why won’t she answer my call while eating with her friend?”
As Callum spoke, his expression darkened. At that moment, he could tell that Elspeth was with another man. She still went out with her friend, even though it was in the middle of the night. Plus, she tells Lisa to come back, which means they are alone.Lisa was scared that he would get mad and quickly added,
“They used to be friends. He was just going to return her a favor.”In the middle of the night? What favor is he returning? Callum thought.Then, he stood up and said,
“Let’s go.”When Lisa heard his words, she knew that he was off to find Elspeth. Should I call Elspeth and tell her about this? Maybe not. After all, her phone was dead, so I wouldn’t be able to call her, not to mention that she hadn’t answered Callum’s calls.As Lisa thought about it, she looked at Callum’s grim expression and felt that Elspeth was doomed.You are on your own with this one, Elspeth…After Callum had left, Lisa felt something was wrong with her, as her body was getting hotter. At that moment, she was suspicious of the powder the director had sprinkled over her. Since it was a crucial moment, she didn’t have the time to think about it. However, judging by her experience, this was an aphrodisiac, not a poison!As soon as she thought about it, her whole body went limp. It was as if her bone had dissolved as she melted on the ground like a puddle. At this moment, someone had called her. She managed to take out her phone and saw that it was Blake.”Why can’t I get through Elspeth’s line, Lisa? I have something to tell her. Are you with her at the moment?”However, Lisa couldn’t answer him. She didn’t have the antidote to this medicine, and on top of that, Elspeth had not been making these kinds of medicine recently.”Hello? Are you there, Lisa? Why aren’t you answering me? Have you fallen asleep?”
Blake bombarded her with questions.Then, Lisa let out a muffled moan. It was soft and weak.”Aren’t you awake? Lisa?”
As Blake heard the noises coming from the phone, he felt something wrong. Then, he seemed to have figured out what was happening and asked seriously,
“Are you in trouble, Lisa? If yes, hum in response.”Hearing his words, Lisa hummed in response.At this moment, Blake could tell that Lisa had been drugged by the noise she had made.Lisa also knew that she would be making weird noises. It was embarrassing enough for her to do what Blake had told her.”Okay. Don’t say anything, and don’t hang up. I’ll be there as soon as possible.”When Callum bought this villa, Blake laughed at him for doing something unnecessary. However, never would he think that it would come in handy.After Lisa had heard his orders, she nodded and kept quiet. As she leaned against the sofa, she could feel her body burning.In the meantime, Elspeth was at the nearby restaurant. It was her first time there, and to be honest, it was a mess. However, the messier the place was, the tastier its food was.”It’s right in there. This cheap restaurant is not what you have experienced before, so you might not be used to it,”
