Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
Elspeth noticed the obscure look in Callum’s eyes, knowing that today’s events must have further affected Callum in a bad way.
“I believe you.”
One simple sentence was enough for Callum to state his position.
“You believe me? Why? Didn’t you say before that Ophelia couldn’t possibly be a suspect?”
Elspeth was intrigued by Callum’s words.
“I don’t mean it like that.”
Callum rubbed between his eyebrows.
“I never suspected Ophelia before this because we grew up together. But today, I’m suspecting her because I noticed a tiny detail.”
Elspeth stared straight at Callum’s face.
“What is it?”
“When we were young. Ophelia and Arthur weren’t that close to each other. Moreover, because Arthur has always been a gentle person since young, and he looked quite prone to getting bullied, Ophelia looked down on him and chose to stick to me instead.”
Elspeth couldn’t help but tease,
“Looks like you have always been a heartthrob since young. No wonder people are fond of you.”
“Come on, rein in the jokes for a bit.”
Callum put on a serious expression.
“So, I never expected Arthur to speak up for Ophelia.”
“That means you believe me now?”
“Yes. Your calm and composed attitude were a stark contrast to Ophelia’s panicked state. It’s difficult not to suspect her.”
Elspeth was instantly in a good mood, and even her attitude was considerably more agreeable.
“So, what’s next?”
“Now I feel like neither Ophelia nor Arthur can be trusted. I’m going to transfer Mom to another hospital. It has been a week, but she hasn’t woken up yet. Something is wrong here.”
Elspeth blinked at him.
“Looks like you’re not as dumb as I thought you were.”
Callum was speechless.
Still, when he saw Elspeth returning to her usual self, his mood was lifted greatly.
“If that’s so, I can tag along and help. We can’t have Arthur and Ophelia realize that we have already caught on to them.”
“No need. I have my own plans for this matter.”
Azure Corporation held shares in almost all the hospitals in the area. Elspeth didn’t think that Callum could handle this better than her.
When Elspeth heard what he said, she was about to tease him when she suddenly realized that Callum didn’t know her identity at the moment. So, she could only swallow the words she was about to say.
“Well, fine. But if you need any help, you can call me anytime.”
Elspeth nodded. Then, she suddenly received a call from an unknown number.
The voice coming from the phone sounded familiar. It was only then that she remembered she had been
“Okay, I’ll be there right away.”
After ending the call, Elspeth curved her lips into a faint smile.
“I have something to do right now. Gotta go.”
Callum nodded.
“All right.”
After bidding Callum goodbye, Elspeth went to a caf? nearby, which was the location she and Timothy had agreed to meet at earlier.
Elspeth had just arrived when she saw Timothy seated a short distance away, drinking coffee. Just like his name, he looked reserved and polite, and he exhibited no trace of his maniacal behavior last night.
“Have a seat, please, Miss Lynwood.”
Elspeth smiled as she sat down.
“So, have you already made the preparations to join Luminous?”
The way Elspeth treated him made his eyes slightly red.
“Miss Lynwood, thank you.”
“For what?”
Timothy took a deep breath.
“I know you banked in 2 million to me last night. The 2 million was enough to pay for my wife’s treatment.”
Elspeth paused for a moment, then said, interested,
“How did you know it was me?”
“Miss Lynwood, I am now helpless and all alone. You’re the only person who would’ve helped me out, so how can it be anyone else?”
“It’s okay. This is your due reward, isn’t it?”
Elspeth smiled faintly.
“This is also considered… ransom for Yelena.”
Timothy’s face turned red in an instant.
He kidnapped Yelena because he had run out of options. His wife was seriously ill, and he needed money urgently to pay for the treatment.
But he had lost even his job, so where could he get money to pay for the treatment?
After thinking about it, he could only choose the fastest and riskiest route kidnap Yelena, so that someone would be forced to pay him I million as ransom.
“Sorry, I wasn’t thinking straight…”
Elspeth waved her hand.
“It’s okay, the other 1 million serves as a welcome gift for your joining Luminous.
swear to be forever loyal to Luminous!”
“You’re exaggerating, Mr. Stevens. You don’t have to swear oaths like that.”
Even though giving out 2 million felt like it was for nothing, at least she managed to win the loyalty of an excellent manager.
If Elspeth knew that this dejected man would later serve a huge contribution to Luminous, she would praise herself for her current decision.
“If things go smoothly, you can report in at Luminous tomorrow. Just mention my name and you should be all right.”
Elspeth stood up and got ready to leave, but Timothy called out to her, stopping her.
