Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
The word ‘fool’ immediately caused Callum’s expression to darken, as if a storm was about to come.
“Fool him? What did he threaten you with?”
“He told me to get engaged to him.”
Left with no other choice, Elspeth could only tell him the truth.
“And you agreed, right?”
Callum’s expression suddenly changed, as if shrouded in a layer of cold frost. Even if he knew that she was just trying to look at the big picture, his heart still inevitably hurt a little at her words.
“I can’t help it either. I can only fool him for now. Besides, you lost memories of our feelings back then and treated me coldly, so I had to agree.”
Elspeth hastily averted her gaze and fixed her eyes onto the glass window in front of her, afraid to meet his stare.
“What are you going to do now? Are you going to look for Rayan?”
As Callum looked at the seductive, sensual clothes she was wearing, his anger flared.
“Yes, I’m going over to meet him now.”
“Then I’ll come with you.”
He planned to keep an eye on the greasy man while he was there to prevent him from having any improper ideas about Elspeth.
“Fine.”
Elspeth clawed at her hair with an annoyed look. She knew she could refuse Arthur, but she couldn’t resist Callum. Just the look in his eyes alone was scary enough. Left with no choice, she could only take him with her to the restaurant.
As it was not appropriate for Callum to head in, he waited at the door while Elspeth walked in alone and found a window seat that was facing the parking entrance, allowing Callum to have a clear view of their actions. Not long after, Rayan arrived at the scene. When he saw the brilliantly dressed Elspeth, a devious smile appeared on his face.
“It’s been a while, Miss Lynwood.”
What is he saying? It hasn’t even been 24 hours.
However, since it was just pleasantries, she was willing to play along. She said frivolously,
“Indeed, it’s been a long time.”
“Miss Lynwood, I assume you know why I invited you here,”
Rayan said, cutting straight to the chase.
Elspeth lifted her glass and took a sip of wine.
“Please, do tell me.”
Rayan was not willing to beat around the bush any longer and said bluntly,
“I’ve been smitten with you the first moment I saw you. After our conversation yesterday, I’d like to get to know you even better. So, would you like to try going out with me?”
With those words, he made it clear that he was pursuing her.
Elspeth frowned, as if feeling displeased by his words.
“Mr. Adler, I didn’t agree to meet you with such intentions.”
She had just the right amount of reservation, and Rayan was aware that he had spoken out of turn as well. He smiled, his chubby cheeks quivering with his movements as he said,
“It’s fine. I’m willing to court you, Miss Lynwood.”
With a simple sentence, he induced their relationship from getting along as equals to a one-sided courtship. However, what Elspeth wanted was not the status of Rayan’s girlfriend; she only wanted his scimitar.
Alas, Rayan didn’t know what she was thinking and assumed that she was still hesitating upon seeing her tightly furrowed brows. Hence, he added,
“Don’t worry, as long as you want it, I’ll give you anything.”
Straight to the point. Not bad.
It was only then that her expression eased.
“I can tell that you’re sincere, but you might not be willing to give me what I want.”
“What is it?”
Rayan looked at her with a frown.
“I want…”
Elspeth lifted her thin hand and pointed at the scimitar at his waist.
“That.”
Rayan’s expression faltered.
“I don’t think that’s possible.”
His scimitar was a family heirloom that had been passed down for many generations. How could he easily give it away?
Elspeth looked disappointed at his answer.
“That’s a shame.”
“Would you mind telling me why you want this scimitar?”
Rayan was extremely curious. This scimitar was just a plain weapon with a long history. Why was she interested in it right away?
Realizing her slip of the tongue, Elspeth covered her lips and sighed.
“I’m really sorry. I shouldn’t have asked you about this, but it particularly resembles one of my father’s relics, so…”
Seeing Elspeth seemed to be in a bad mood, Rayan softened his tone and conceded,
“However, it is not impossible. If you really like it, I’m willing to give it to you, but… I left the box I keep the scimitar in at home. Do you mind following me back to my house to retrieve it?”
The fact that Rayan was willing to relent was the best outcome she could achieve.
When she saw the look of triumph that he failed to hide in his eyes, Elspeth knew that this would not just be a mere trip, but she nodded happily.
“I don’t mind at all. I couldn’t be happier that you’re willing to give it to me, so how could I refuse to accompany you on this trip?”
“That’s great. Let’s go together.”
The two quickly left the restaurant. When they arrived at the entrance, Elspeth subconsciously looked toward the spot where Callum had parked his car, only to realize he was no longer there.
When did Callum leave?
Before she could figure it out, Rayan courteously opened the car door and invited her in.
“Let’s go, Miss Lynwood.”
Elspeth nodded, thinking that she didn’t have the time to worry about Callum at the moment, and followed him into the car.
They drove all the way to a place she had never been before, and as the car drove on, her fingers kept fumbling with the ring in her hand.
After seeing her behavior, Rayan assumed that she was nervous and smiled at her reassuringly.
“Don’t worry, Miss Lynwood. I won’t harm you.”
Elspeth returned a gentle smile and said,
