Hiding Behind Her Superficiality
Chapter 2

Chapter 2

The car Elspeth chose was the first car in the line, which was driven by Callum. Therefore, they werethe only ones in the car. She did not speak much but looked out the window with mixed emotionsinstead. Her mother passed away when she was young and she had been living in that town with herfather, Grover Lynwood, for many years. However, two months ago, her father passed away due tosickness and his final wish was for her to replace a good home. Although she knew that her father andTheodore had previously agreed on a marriage between their families but had always refused to acceptit, this was her father’s last wish. Therefore, she had no choice but to agree to leave for Damoria. Still,no words were exchanged throughout the car ride to the city and the car soon stopped before abeautiful villa. Subsequently, Elspeth alighted from the vehicle and followed the other five into the villa.When they entered, they were met with the scene of an elegant-looking woman sitting on the couch.Then, Max began to complain, “Mom, we’re back! I’m so tired.” Observing her five sons, Margot Luvonchuckled and asked a servant to prepare drinks before looking toward Elspeth at the back. After sizingher from head to toe, Margot thought that the young woman was not as ugly and plump as she lookedin the photo. Instead, she was very beautiful. As such, she sneered and said sarcastically, “You’reElspeth Lynwood, right? You even went through the trouble of having plastic surgery just to marry intoour family. That must’ve been hard for you.” Since Theodore had agreed upon the marriage in the earlyyears, the others could not go against his decision despite not fancying Elspeth. “Mrs. Winthrop, I didn’thave any plastic surgery.” Margot snorted and saw the butler bringing in Elspeth’s luggage, so sheordered, “Mr. Graham, bring that luggage here for inspection.” A cold light flashed across Elspeth’seyes. “Mrs. Winthrop, that’s my stuff.” “And I know that. That’s why I should inspect it. You came from alowly place and it’d be bad if you brought anything dirty or dangerous into our home.” Once shefinished, she hinted at the butler with her eyes. Meanwhile, the five Winthrop men were sitting on thecouch with zero intentions to help her out. After all, they were not particularly happy about her arrival.Just as the butler, Luis Graham, was about to start his inspection, Elspeth grabbed her luggage. Withan expressionless face, she announced coldly, “No one is to touch my things.” Margot stood up and hereyes were tinted with a touch of rage. “Ha. That’s what I thought. If that’s the case, I have no choice but

to see what atrocious things you’ve brought with you today!” After saying that, she hollered for thebodyguards. When four to five bodyguards marched in, the others put down their phones and watchedthe scene in anticipation that Elspeth would be flustered and surrender, but she instead remainedunfazed. Just as the bodyguards were about to snatch her luggage, a deep voice came from thedoorway. “Stop.” It was Theodore who had just returned. He scurried over and looked at Elspeth withconcerned eyes, asking, “Elsie, are you alright? I’m so sorry. I had a meeting at the company and onlymanaged to get back now.” “I’m alright, Mr. Winthrop.” Elspeth shook her head. He then turned toMargot and questioned, “What were you doing? How could you treat our guest like that when she’s justarrived?” “Pfft! What did I do wrong? I only wanted to see if she brought anything inappropriate to ourhome!” Looking at Elspeth with a disdainful gaze, she did not feel like arguing anymore and wentupstairs. Theodore sighed. “My apologies, Elsie. There must be some sort of misunderstanding. I’llexplain everything to her.” Elspeth shook her head to indicate that she did not mind. Honestly, she losttrack of how many people had discriminated against her over the years. Then, she saw him orderingthe servants, “Elsie will be living here from now on. Therefore, you are not to be disrespectful to her!”Once that was done, he turned to his five sons seated on the couch. “That applies to you punks too.You’re not to bully Elsie and you can’t watch her get bullied either.” The five men went silent whilewondering why their father liked Elspeth so much…