Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
“Now?”
Elspeth asked in a surprised manner.
“Of course. I was hoping you’d return to Winthrop Group by today.”
Not long after finishing his sentence, Callum was reminded of what happened earlier that morning.
“I also hope that you’d move back to the
Despite that, Elspeth was still reluctant to do what Callum said, especially when she thought about what happened in the Winthrop Family.
“But I…
“Say no more and come with me.”
Callum couldn’t stand the thought of Jordan getting close to Elspeth.
Sensing his jealousy, Elspeth immediately thought of Jordan.
“What’s wrong? Are you bothered by Jordan?”
“I’m glad you know what I’m thinking.”
Callum gave the lady a cold glare.
Elspeth chuckled on the inside and nodded in a way that made her seem as if she was reluctant.
“Okay then, I hear you. I’ll go with you. Your mother is in good hands, so don’t worry about her. My mentor will take good care of her.”
After that, the duo briefly discussed their next move before returning to the Winthrop Group together. Over the next few days, Callum barely returned to the office and put Edmund in charge in his absence. On the other hand. Edmund went to great lengths to make sure everything was in place on his watch, determined to prove his worth to his brother.
“Elspeth?”
Edmund was alarmed when he saw Elspeth.
“Come on, Callum. How could you bring her back here? I thought she was gone.”
Although Edmund was not his father’s favorite child, he was grateful for his mother since she treated all the children fairly. Therefore, now that Margot was in trouble, he couldn’t help but think that Elspeth was responsible, having a strong prejudice toward her.
“Elspeth will be back to work from now on.”
Callum gave a terse reply without any intention to elaborate further.
“Seriously, Callum? Have you forgotten what Elspeth did that day? That’s our mother! No one knows when wil Mom recover from her miserable condition now, yet you’re getting close to this lady?! Is this how you repay
Mom for her kindness?”
Edmund lost his temper and continued his speech angrily,
“I only agreed to let you look after Mom and run th company because you insisted, Callum, but I certainly didn’t see this coming. What’s the meaning of all this?”
Upon hearing his brother’s response, Callum was caught off guard, not expecting a dramatic response from Edmund since he was usually easy-going and mild-mannered.
“No, it wasn’t me.”
Elspeth took a step forward and tried to explain her innocence.
“It wasn’t you?”
Edmund snickered.
“How could that be? Then, tell me, who else could it be if it wasn’t you?”
“Ophelia.”
He couldn’t help but let out a scornful laugh.
“Ophelia? She grew up under my mother’s care. How could it ever be her?”
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe me. You’ll know it when I’ve found the evidence to prove my innocence.”
Elspeth knew it wasn’t easy to break people’s rose-tinted glasses perception of Ophelia. So, she didn’t want to waste time arguing with Edmund.
“So? What do you want? Find evidence to prove that you weren’t in the wrong? You?”
Callum coughed lightly and interrupted them before they could start squabbling, which promptly shut them both up.
“Alright. Stop it. It’s not Elspeth’s problem.”
Edmund didn’t expect Callum to take Elspeth’s side. He was incredulous by Callum’s stance, but he forced himself to calm down, especially since they were still in public.
“Fine. Since you believe her, I’ll wait and see whether she’s just all bark but no bite,”
he sneered before turning around to leave.
Callum sneaked a glance at Elspeth and noticed she didn’t seem to be in high spirits, so he couldn’t help but comfort her.
“Don’t take Edmund’s words to heart. He’s always been a little mean.”
“I’m alright. I’ll be heading back to the Design Department.”
After she bid goodbye to Callum, she returned to the Design Department alone. When her colleagues saw her, they were all smiles, but they soon fell into awkward silence.
Naturally, she noticed their unusual expressions, so she curiously inquired a colleague she was rather close with,
“What’s up? Why is everyone looking at me weirdly?”
Her colleagues scanned the room before muttering in a low voice,
“Didn’t you hear? After you left, Mr. Winthrop didn’t come to work often. So, Mr. Edmund asked Ophelia to take over your position.”
“That means Ophelia is now the director of the Design Department?”
Elspeth couldn’t help but feel frustrated when she heard Ophelia’s name being mentioned yet again.
“Okay. I got it.”
She then walked inside to see that Ophelia was now sitting in the seat that belonged to her and doing her work.
She couldn’t suppress her smile after seeing just who was before her.
“Oh my. Isn’t this Elspeth? Why are you back to work so suddenly?”
“Yeah. I just decided to visit this place on a whim. I didn’t expect someone to stop and take over my place right after I left.”
Ophelia ducked her head as if she was being bullied.
“I didn’t. Edmund felt it wasn’t right to not have a director for the Design Department. So, he asked me to step up to replace you. If you’re not happy about it, I can talk to him now to return the position to you.”
Elspeth let out a light chuckle.
“It’s fine. I don’t have the habit of taking what belongs to others.”
“Elspeth, I-
I-“
A male colleague who was standing by the side saw the tears rolling down Ophelia’s face. That kindled his protectiveness, and he didn’t hesitate to criticize Elspeth.
“Why can’t Ophelia take over this position? Do you think you’re the only one left who is capable in this company? Besides, you were the one who left, and Ophelia merely stepped up to the role. She didn’t snatch your job from anyone. Why are you being so mean?”
