Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 262

Looking at Elspeth’s face through her veil, he could see those eyes that were as clear as water yet chilling as ice.She was a formidable beauty indeed. The director’s sweat dripped down his neck, emanating a greasy odor.“Are you not giving in yet? Huh?”“What kind of talent does it take for you and your whole crew to gang up on me?” he retorted, his neck stiff with defiance. “I’ll get someone too. Why should you be the only one who gets to call the shots?”Elspeth laughed and clapped her hands, slow and rhythmic. “Fine, call someone. I want to see whom you’ll bring today.”With a glance at Lisa, she made a subtle gesture and commanded nonchalantly, “Untie him and give him his phone back.”At these words, the director finally realized that his belongings had been stolen by Elspeth’s accomplices without him noticing.How fast were these people? The director couldn’t even imagine. He wiped his sweat, and when he noticed Lisa leaning over, he discreetly scattered something onto her nose tip.Before Lisa could even see what it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing of it, assuming it was poison and popping an antidote pill.With his trembling hands, he dialed a number. “Jaxon? Yes, it’s me. Can you come over now? I’m in a bit of trouble; if I can’t solve it, I might not make it out alive. Yes, I’ll pay whatever you want, and remember to bring your best men too…” The director groveled and begged, using every ounce of flattery he could muster.Jaxon… Why does that name sound so familiar? Elspeth searched her memory and suddenly realized something, a sly smile playing at the corner of her lips.After hanging up, the director felt his confidence surge. But time ticked by, and still, no one arrived.“Are we done here?” Elspeth grew increasingly impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and if he weren’t willing, she’d have to resort to more extreme measures.The director was starting to get anxious, his growing unease expanding like a balloon. “Maybe there’s traffic on