Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
Upset, Jethro leaped into the air. “I don’t know who’s doing this to me, or why, but since I’m here, I won’t stop until I have something to show.”
You don’t care about work. Elspeth rolled her eyes. “What are you getting at?”
“I want to be with you, Elsie.” Jethro approached her, his smile loving. “If I continue working here, I can be with you every day. Then someday, I will be able to make you fall for me.”
And I’m going to fire you someday. “That’s enough. Stop right there. We can talk just like this.”
Elspeth gulped. She was about to tell Jethro off when someone came in. Harper was shocked to see the two of them so close together, but then he remembered that he had a job to do. “Ma’am, someone wants to see you.”
I was so close to kissing her. Jethro frowned as he was unhappy.
Elspeth turned red and quickly pushed Jethro away. Calmly, she said, “I see. I shall be with you shortly.”
Harper nodded and gave Jethro a look before he left.
Elspeth was just wondering whom it was that wanted to see her, but Jethro wouldn’t give her the time to think. “That Harper. I swear he doesn’t know how to read the room.”
“Get back to work, you.” Elspeth rolled her eyes and picked up her coat that was over her chair, then she left.
Well, this is boring. He stared at Elspeth as she left.
Elspeth went to the waiting room Harper told her. Through the glass door, she saw a woman sitting inside. The woman seemed gentle, and she was drinking a cup of tea with her head lowered. Elspeth entered the room with a smile. “Fancy seeing you here, Miss McGrath.” She could see that Jasmine was not here for any friendly chat.
Jasmine nodded and held back her hostility. “I’ve been wanting to see you, Miss Lynwood. You’re as gorgeous as they say.”
Praise and pleasantries. They were a typical opening to a tropey banter scene. Ever since Elspeth showed up, Jasmine wouldn’t stop staring at her face. She was annoyed to see that Elspeth was a bit better-looking than she was. No wonder Callum fell for her so hard.
“What brings you here, Miss McGrath?” Elspeth asked. She didn’t think Jasmine was here for business.
Jasmine froze. Oh yeah. I came on a whim and didn’t have any excuse. “I was passing by and thought I would say hi. You do welcome me, don’t you?”
Elspeth smiled, but she was sneering inside. I thought you came to kill me. “We aren’t friends, Miss McGrath.” Elspeth stayed calm. She knew Jasmine had more to say.
Jasmine sat up and shot Elspeth a sharp look. “I have a few things to say.”
Elspeth cocked her eyebrow. It must be related to Callum. “Do speak. I have things to do, so my time is limited.”
Jasmine rubbed her cup. “I don’t know why you’re still trying to approach Callum, but let’s make one thing clear. He’s my fianc?. If you have no business with him, do not disturb him.”
“You think I’m harassing him?”
Jasmine gave her a look of disbelief. “Oh, what on earth made you think that? I just wanted to remind you. You did call him a few times.”
Ugh. She thinks I can’t wait to hook up with Callum. “I don’t love him anymore,” Elspeth said in disdain. “The calls were purely professional.”
Jasmine shook her head, smiling. “Professional? You could’ve called someone else. You still like him. That’s why you keep calling him.”
Is she stupid? Elspeth didn’t listen. She looked at the pushy Jasmine. She was furious, but she held her anger back. Impatiently, she said, “If nothing else, you should leave. I need to work, and I don’t have time for you.” She was chasing Jasmine away.
Jasmine took the cue. but she wagged her phone before she left. “Our relationship is getting better, so please don’t disturb us.” Jasmine smiled. “He also told me something about you. Want to hear about it?”
Elspeth answered without turning back, “Not interested.”
“Very well, then. I don’t want to upset you either. Even I think he was a bit too much.” Jasmine sighed.
Elspeth froze. She’s smug. For some reason, her heart ached for a moment. It was hurtful. “I know. You may stop now, Miss McGrath.”
Jasmine was a little upset since she was hoping to see Elspeth getting annoyed, yet Elspeth was calm. How could she stay calm after all that? “Ah, I was just trying to be kind, and yet a cold reception is all I got.” She tucked her phone back into her bag and got up. “Oh, and one more thing.”
Elspeth frowned. “I don’t have time for this, Miss McGrath. You don’t have to strut around like a victorious rooster. I don’t care about him anymore.”
Jasmine was annoyed about being interrupted, but she didn’t show it on her face. “Fine. I guess you’re sturdier than I thought.” Jasmine lost interest in talking to her, seeing that Elspeth looked unwelcoming.
Jasmine left, and Elspeth saw her off perfunctorily. Once she was gone, Harper approached Elspeth looking annoyed. “I heard everything. That b*tch came to brag because she’s engaged to Callum? Man, she has a big head. I should’ve told her you weren’t in.” Harper knew Elspeth still couldn’t let Callum go, and after everything Jasmine said, he knew Elspeth was upset. “I won’t let her in next time.”
Elspeth gave him a look of consolation. “It doesn’t matter. I wasn’t affected.” She’s not worth my time. “Just forget about this. Our job is to make this company better. Relationships are out of the question.”
Harper smiled. “I see the old Elsie is coming back.”
“Stop the flattering and get back to work.”
Elspeth shoved Harper back to work, then she returned to her office. She sneered as she plopped down on her chair. Did she really think I wouldn’t notice her little sabotage? If she stops right now, then all will be well, but if she goes any further, then I will go after her.
Jasmine went back to Callum’s office, and she stared at him like a kitten staring at her owner. “It’s the weekend tomorrow. Can you go shopping with me? It won’t take too long.” She was being humble, thinking that it would gain some sympathy.
“I can’t. I have a meeting tomorrow.”
For some reason, Jasmine mustered up some courage. “If it’s not important, then delay it.” She was used to everyone doing her bidding, but Jasmine had forgotten that the list of people who would spoil her didn’t include Callum.
“Enough, Jasmine.” Callum was annoyed, but he didn’t show it. For some reason, he was reminded of Elspeth. She wouldn’t say something this stupid.
He didn’t realize Jasmine was looking dejected as he was preoccupied with his thoughts. “Callum, I’m talking to you. Why are you spacing out?” What is he thinking about? Her sixth sense told her it was Elspeth.
“Nothing.”
Jealous, Jasmine asked, “Who was it? Who were you thinking about? Elspeth?”
Callum shot her an icy look. “Enough.” He would’ve been patient with her before this, but he was already angered.
So, it’s true. Jasmine felt down. Suddenly, she was reminded of something, and she took out her phone from her bag. “Calm down, Callum. I went to say hi to Miss Lynwood yesterday when I passed by Azure, and I recorded our conversation. Do you want to hear?”
Callum saw through Jasmine’s trick right away. She’s trying to fan the flames. Since it was related to Elspeth, he pretended not to care. “No.”
“I think you should. She had a point, you know. Maybe you’ll hate her less after you’ve heard it.”
As if you care about our relationship that much. Callum didn’t refuse this time, or it’d look like he still couldn’t let Elspeth go. Since Callum said nothing, Jasmine played the recording.
“I don’t love him anymore… purely professional… no relationships… I don’t care about him… not interested…”
The recording was choppy. Jasmine had edited some of her parts out, leaving only the part where she advised Elspeth in. Once it was done playing, she looked at Callum curiously, wondering what he would say.
Callum didn’t even blink. Calmly, he answered, “Is that all? Now can I go back to work?”
Callum wasn’t fazed. On the contrary, Jasmine felt like she had wasted her time, but it was a good thing that Callum reacted that way. She went up to him with a smile and leaned over, showing off her cleavage. She did it on purpose, of course. Men think with their dicks. I have to show off sometimes. My simps told me I have a great body.
Yet, Callum wasn’t interested at all. He was focused on the document before him.
Even when she felt her back giving out, Callum still wouldn’t look up. She held her lower back and stood up straight. Annoyed, she said, “Why won’t you look at me?”
“Jasmine.” Callum raised his head, his eyes filled with cold fury. “Last warning. I don’t like anyone disturbing me when I work. If you won’t stop, then you’re not allowed to see me during working hours anymore.”
It was Jasmine’s first time seeing Callum being so harsh. Shocked, she stayed mum for a moment. “I understand.”
Perhaps I was too harsh. Callum looked away. “If you have nothing else to say, leave.”
If it was in the past, Jasmine would have stayed and made small talk, but Callum was really distant today, causing her to be at a loss. “Okay.” She was sad and angry, and she blamed Elspeth for that. She picked up her bag and quickly ran off.
Callum saw her off, but his mind was still on the recording she played just now, and his face fell.
…
For some reason, Jethro’s account was gaining followers quickly. No longer was he restricted by the algorithm, and that was a good thing for Azure. However, the fans were tired of gameplay live streams, so Elspeth wanted to go for something more interesting.
“You want to ship me with someone?” Jethro frowned. He didn’t like the plan. “I’ll do it if the person is you, but not anyone else.”
I knew it. Elspeth shot him a look. “I’m the boss here. You don’t get to negotiate.”
“I won’t do it with anyone else.” Jethro used to be a playboy, but all he wanted to do now was to be loyal. She’ll feel my sincerity eventually.
“I’m not shipping you with her per se, but it’s easier to get new fans if you guys collaborate.”
