Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 9

her salary in advance,” Margot stammered. She was not expecting such a huge turn of events. All she wanted was to get Elspeth out of the Winthrop Residence, but her plan failed because she did not know that Elspeth was allergic to jade. After sighing, Theodore replied, “I was there when Nora applied for this job. She’s an orphan… Elsie, be assured that I’ll give you an explanation about this matter.” After saying that, he turned to Callum. “Bring Elsie to the hospital to get her hand treated.” With a nod, Elspeth followed Callum out of the house. Right after she opened the car door, she heard him utter in his deep voice, “I’m sorry.” She was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was apologizing to her on Margot’s behalf. “It’s nothing.” After she said that, she laughed. “You guys must be disappointed. If her plan had succeeded, I would’ve been chased out of the Winthrop Residence.” She then added, “By the way, did you think it was me who did it?” “No. You don’t seem to be that dumb.” Hooking her lips, she agreed, “You’re right. What are all those mere objects compared to being Mrs. Winthrop? I’m not that dumb.” That reply rendered Callum speechless. At the hospital, the doctor examined Elspeth’s hand and criticized, “Young lady, you clearly know you’re allergic to jade, yet you still went and wore it? And your boyfriend is so careless. You’re lucky it’s not serious. I’ll prescribe you some ointment to