Hiding Behind Her Superficiality

Chapter 455

Chapter 455 Entrap Him on Purpose

Based on their married couple-like bickering, that only further proves that Miss Lynwood is head over heels for Mr. Winthrop. All the employees sighed inwardly.

Just like that, the two held hands and waltzed out of the company.

Since Callum would be cooking this evening, they naturally needed to drop by the nearby supermarket to get some ingredients before they headed to Elspeth's place.

She couldn't help but smile and nudge Callum with her elbow when she saw him staring at a cabbage as though he had never seen one before. "Hey. You said you're going to make me dinner, right? But why have I never known that you could cook?"

Sure enough, Callum would never breathe a word to her that he only learned a few special dishes after browsing through countless cooking tutorials and destroying several pans.

"You don't need to worry about that." He stared at her face and frowned slightly before he turned his head and picked a few more carrots from the shelf.

When she caught sight of the violently orange carrots that he threw into the shopping cart, she instinctively reached toward the car, took them out, and placed them back on the shelf. "I don't like carrots."

Only then did he realize that he hadn't asked about her preferences and whether she had particular dietary restrictions.

So, he immediately asked, in order to rectify his neglect, "What's the food that you dislike, then?"

With that, Elspeth started naming them out loud. "Let's see… I dislike carrots, bean sprouts, celery, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, fish…"

The longer Callum listened, the more troubled he felt. Pulled pork burritos, garlic butter steak with brussels sprouts, baked Tilapia… These are all the dishes that I have learned. Yet, it turns out that she won't enjoy the dishes I'm making.

He immediately furrowed his brows in dejection.

Naturally, she noticed his sudden change in demeanor and hastily realized that she had probably backed him into a difficult spot. Therefore, she quickly corrected her statement, "Actually, it's not like I completely dislike them. I can have them once in a while."

Only then did Callum's facial expression brighten a little. "Then, I will continue with the plan and make you these dishes."

Wait a minute. I seem to really dislike carrots! When that thought came to mind, she wished so badly that she could bite her tongue off. Why? Oh, why did I correct myself? We could just dine out if things don't work out. Now I'm about to eat something I dislike! But it's too late to turn back now. He might explode if I change my mind and tell him that I hate carrots.

Ultimately, Elspeth could only force herself to nod and say, "It's okay. I enjoy eating whatever dish you make." Enjoy my foot!

After that, the two wandered around the shelf for a while. Callum picked out a few ingredients he knew before wrapping them up, preparing to go home.

Alas, a pair of uninvited guests walked up to them when they were checking out their items.

"Hey, Elspeth. You're here? What a coincidence. And Callum…"

Callum never thought that he would meet Blake here.

"Blake, what are you doing here?"

Blake's facial expression abruptly turned ghastly when he heard his name being brazenly called out in such a manner.

"Callum, stop yelling. I have fans! We're in public! I might need to start another episode of the great escape if they recognize me."

Great escape? The corner of Callum's mouth twitched slightly when he heard that. Nonetheless, he directed his attention at the slim and graceful Lisa beside Blake and asked with a teasing smirk, "What's wrong? Are you currently dating someone?"

Just as Blake was about to admit it, the woman next to him immediately denied Callum's statement.

"No. He's my servant."

Elspeth couldn't restrain herself and burst into raucous laughter when she heard such an address. "You two make quite an interesting couple."

Callum quirked his brow at that remark and commented, "What's the matter? You seem to be looking forward to it."

"No, I don't. I can't possibly address you, the president of Winthrop Group, as a servant."

Callum's facial expression turned sullen. "Well, you'd better give up this idea."

"Wait. When did you two get together?" Blake widened his eyes in shock when he saw the two show up together at the same place. Now that he had taken a better look at them, he even noticed that they

were shopping for groceries together, looking just like an ordinary couple who was ready to head home and cook.

"Callum, didn't your engagement fall through recently? Why are you getting together with Elspeth again so soon?"

Why on earth does Blake have to make me sound like a sc*mbag? Callum's facial expression darkened almost instantly, and he drawled in a somewhat neutral tone, "Do you find your life to be too comfortable recently?"

Blake knew that this was a sign of Callum's impending anger. Therefore, he didn't dare to say anything more and shot a look at Lisa, who was next to him, with an aggrieved expression.

Unfortunately, Lisa didn't go easy on him. Instead, she reached out and rapped Blake on his head. "How many times have I told you not to meddle in someone else's affairs?!"

Even Elspeth found it a little inconceivable when she saw such an expression on Lisa's usual poker face.

Her mind couldn't help but wander to when she first met Lisa. Back then, this young lady always had a poker face on, no matter where she went. She looked utterly disinterested in worldly affairs and exuded a strangers-stay-away aura that was so strong that even I found her a rather difficult person to approach. At that time, I felt that she was probably rather introverted or just merely uninterested. I'd never imagined seeing her in a relationship, let alone be with someone like Blake. I can't believe she would be so relaxed around him. Lisa actually fell in love during my absence… It's a pity that I missed out on catching that particular budding romance when it was still a young sapling.

Callum wrapped his arms around her waist and said grumpily, "You are prohibited from thinking about someone else."

Callum wrapped his arms around her waist and said grumpily, "You are prohibited from thinking about someone else."

He was aware that based on Elspeth's gossipy nature, she was currently busy figuring out how the relationship between Blake and Lisa came about.

Still, he didn't want her to think about it. If he could have his way, he would rather she think about him all day long and no one else.

"I never figured that you'd be so prone to jealousy."

Callum didn't feel the least bit ashamed as he retorted candidly, "Well, now you know."

"Now, now. I don't want to see you two publicly displaying your affection like this. Lisa is very shy. She isn't even willing to interact so intimately with me in public."

His words unsurprisingly garnered yet another slap from Lisa immediately.

"Hey. Don't slap my face. I still have to rely on my good looks to make a living."

Lisa didn't care one whit as she tossed him a dismissive gaze and rebuked in a tone as cold as ice, "What if I slap your face? I'm telling you—I won't just be slapping your face if you continue talking nonsense."

Blake pouted at her for being so mean. Although he made a show of looking sad and aggrieved, inwardly, he was practically bouncing with glee.

"You're just like a masochist."

Elspeth rolled her eyes at him before she turned her head and tilted her chin at Lisa. "Keep an eye on Blake. You should know how he gets by now. It's okay. Sometimes violence is the answer, at least to

keep him in line, it is."

Meanwhile, Callum, who was next to her, also let out a meaningful hum. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

When Blake saw that those who should be helping him were not only adding fuel to the fire but were definitely siding with Lisa. Once he came to that epiphany, he finally realized he was alone and helpless.

"Wow. Look at all of you picking on little old me! The audacity!"

Even though Blake pretended to be saddened and hurt by their uncaring attitudes, he was actually about to use this opportunity for Lisa to sympathize with him. "Lisa, look at how pitiful I am. No one is helping me, so you can't bully me, okay? No one will feel bad for me even when you do so. I only have you as my support!"

Due to his words, Lisa also felt that she had gone slightly too far. Just as she was about to say something, Elspeth, who was next to them, suddenly couldn't help but mess things up for him. Therefore, she raised her voice and shouted, "Blake, it's you!"

As soon as these words escaped her lips, the already bustling supermarket instantly exploded into an uproar.

"Blake?! Where's Blake?!"